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Hodie Christus natus est
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Magnificat antiphons
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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 Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Hodie Christus natus est:
Hodie Salvator apparuit:
Hodie in terra canunt Angeli,
laetantur Archangeli
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About Hodie Christus natus est
Claudio Monteverdi's Hodie Christus natus est is a vibrant motet celebrating the Nativity of Christ. The Latin text, drawn from a Magnificat antiphon, proclaims the joyful news of Christ's birth and the Saviour's appearance on earth. It describes angels singing and archangels rejoicing, with the righteous exulting and proclaiming glory to God. Set for SSA and SAT choirs, this work captures the festive spirit of the occasion, with contrasting vocal forces potentially interacting to express the text's ecstatic pronouncements. The music undoubtedly reflects the profound theological significance of the event, urging a powerful and uplifting delivery.
