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Hodie nobis caelorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Responsories
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
TTBB · David Fraser
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Hodie nobis caelorum by Thomas Tallis — Lyrics
Hodie nobis coelorum rex
de virgine nasci dignatus est,
ut hominem perditum
ad coelestia regna revocaret.
Gaudet exercitus angelorum:
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About Hodie nobis caelorum
This responsory by Thomas Tallis is a reflective setting of a Latin text for Christmas. The choir, singing TTBB, will evoke the wonder of the Nativity, as the King of Heaven deigns to be born of a virgin to restore lost humanity to the heavenly kingdoms. The angels rejoice that eternal salvation has appeared to mankind. The text culminates in the Gloria and the announcement of peace on earth, a profound expression of the divine gift to humanity. Tallis’s mastery of polyphony ensures a rich and moving experience, suitable for liturgical settings during the Christmas season or for concert performance exploring the sacred choral repertoire.
