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In dulci iubilo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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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.
SATB · André Vierendeels
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In dulci iubilo by Sethus Calvisius — Lyrics
1.
In dulci jubilo,
Nun singet und seid froh!
Unsers Herzens Wonne liegt
in praesepio,
Und leuchtet als die Sonne
Matris in gremio,
Alpha es et O!
2.
O Jesu parvule
Nach dir ist mir so weh!
Tröst' mir mein Gemüte
O puer optime
Durch alle deine Güte
O princeps gloriae.
Trahe me post te!
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About In dulci iubilo
Sethus Calvisius sets the familiar medieval Christmas text In dulci iubilo for SATB choir. The motet alternates between sections in Latin and German, with the Latin passages offering a joyous celebration of Christ's birth, calling for singing and gladness as the 'sun' of our heart shines from the Mother's lap. The German sections express a deep longing for the 'little Jesus' and a plea for comfort. Calvisius's setting unfolds with a rich, polyphonic texture, often moving the melody between voices and creating moments of both intense harmony and clear, declamatory statements. The piece builds towards jubilant climaxes, particularly in the Latin sections referencing angelic songs and heavenly court celebrations.
