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Hodie Christus natus est
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Magnificat antiphons
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6 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Hodie Christus natus est by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck — Lyrics
Hodie Christus natus est:
Hodie Salvator apparuit:
Hodie in terra canunt Angeli,
laetantur Archangeli
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About Hodie Christus natus est
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a celebrated Dutch composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. This motet, Hodie Christus natus est, is a powerful setting of a Latin text celebrating the Nativity of Christ. The music vividly captures the joy and exultation described in the lyrics, with angels singing and archangels rejoicing. Sweelinck masterfully employs the double choir voicing, SSATB and SATTB, creating rich sonic textures and dramatic contrasts. This dynamic interplay between the choirs enhances the celebratory atmosphere of the text, making it a thrilling choice for performance.
