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In natali
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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In natali by Johannes Galliculus — Lyrics
Latin|German|
In natali Domini
clamant mortales singuli:
Wo ist uns ein Kind geborn?
Zu Bethlehem ist uns geborn ein Kindelein.
gewinden in ein Tuechelein.
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About In natali
This motet by Johannes Galliculus is suitable for the Christmas season. Setting a text that begins with the joyful proclamation of Christ's birth, it weaves together Latin and German phrases. The opening Latin line, "In natali Domini," ("On the Lord's nativity,") is followed by a plea from mortals and then the German "Wo ist uns ein Kind geborn?" ("Where is a child born for us?"). The text then describes the birth in Bethlehem and Jesus being wrapped in swaddling clothes. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic possibilities, making this a compelling choice for a liturgical setting or a concert programme celebrating Advent and Christmas.
