Hodie nobis rex coelorum

The words of this motet paint a scene of profound joy and divine intervention. They celebrate the birth of the King of Heaven from a virgin, a miraculous event intended to redeem fallen humanity and restore us to the heavenly kingdom. The text speaks of the angelic hosts rejoicing, proclaiming that eternal salvation has appeared to mankind. This is followed by the Gloria in excelsis Deo, bringing a message of peace on earth for those of good will, echoing the celestial celebration. Guglielmo Lipparini sets this sacred Latin text, likely drawing from traditional liturgical sources, in a motet suitable for a choir.