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Praetorius included twelve settings of this compline hymn in his Hymnodia Sionia, 1611. Original numbers and editorial disambiguation titles are  as reconciled in the table below. A plainsong version is also included for ease of reference: this represents the version of the cantus firmus used by Praetorius, and is not always the same as that used by other (esp. English) composers.
Praetorius included twelve settings of this compline hymn in his Hymnodia Sionia, 1611. Original numbers and editorial disambiguation titles are  as reconciled in the table below. A plainsong version is also included for ease of reference: this represents the version of the cantus firmus used by Praetorius, and is not always the same as that used by other (esp. English) composers.


Hymnodia Sionia comprises settings with examples of underlay for single verses. In my (Christopher Shaw) editions below I have expanded the underlay for each setting to include all verses (with the exception of a 7, which omits verse 3). Pre-existing underlay has also been reviewed and revised. The greater mioety of underlay is therefore, by definition, editorial. Small rhythmic alterations have been made when absolutely necessary to accommodate the different scansions of different verses.
Hymnodia Sionia comprises settings with examples of underlay for single verses. In my (Christopher Shaw) editions below I have expanded the underlay for each setting to include all verses (with the exception of a 7, which omits verse 3). Pre-existing underlay has also been reviewed and revised. The greater moiety of underlay is therefore, by definition, editorial. Small rhythmic alterations have been made when absolutely necessary to accommodate the different scansions of different verses.


My editions have been made uniform: each has been given a reduction (for practice purposes); each verse starts on a new page, with re-iterated voicing. Any one verse will therefore be compatible with any other verse from a different setting.It is envisaged that the user can create his own tailored version from the constituent verses to obtain a variety of textures and sonorities.
My editions have been made uniform: each has been given a reduction (for practice purposes); each verse starts on a new page, with re-iterated voicing. Any one verse will therefore be compatible with any other verse from a different setting. It is envisaged that the user can create his own tailored version from the constituent verses to obtain a variety of textures and sonorities.
N.B. the English practice was to alternate plainsong (odd verses) with polyphony (even verses) hence the common title of polyphonic settings of "Precamur")
N.B. the English practice was to alternate plainsong (odd verses) with polyphony (even verses) (hence the common title of polyphonic settings of "Precamur").


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Revision as of 21:24, 28 July 2012

(Currently under revision - Mandy Shaw 14:28, 28 July 2012 (CDT))

Introductory notes

Praetorius included twelve settings of this compline hymn in his Hymnodia Sionia, 1611. Original numbers and editorial disambiguation titles are as reconciled in the table below. A plainsong version is also included for ease of reference: this represents the version of the cantus firmus used by Praetorius, and is not always the same as that used by other (esp. English) composers.

Hymnodia Sionia comprises settings with examples of underlay for single verses. In my (Christopher Shaw) editions below I have expanded the underlay for each setting to include all verses (with the exception of a 7, which omits verse 3). Pre-existing underlay has also been reviewed and revised. The greater moiety of underlay is therefore, by definition, editorial. Small rhythmic alterations have been made when absolutely necessary to accommodate the different scansions of different verses.

My editions have been made uniform: each has been given a reduction (for practice purposes); each verse starts on a new page, with re-iterated voicing. Any one verse will therefore be compatible with any other verse from a different setting. It is envisaged that the user can create his own tailored version from the constituent verses to obtain a variety of textures and sonorities. N.B. the English practice was to alternate plainsong (odd verses) with polyphony (even verses) (hence the common title of polyphonic settings of "Precamur").

Hymnodia Sionia no. Disambiguation title Voicing
55 Christe qui lux es a 3 I SST or TTB
56 Christe qui lux es a 4 I SATB
57 Christe qui lux es a 4 II SATB
58 Christe qui lux es a 4 III SATB
59 Christe qui lux es a 5 I AATTB
60 Christe qui lux es a 2 AT
61 Christe qui lux es a 4 IV SATB
62 Christe qui lux es a 3 II SAT
63 Christe qui lux es a 5 II AATTB
64 Christe qui lux es a 4 V SATB
65 Christe qui lux es a 5 III AATTB
66 Christe qui lux es a 7 SSAATTB

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CPDL #26851:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 37 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Plainsong. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
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Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 14 pages, 153 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 2 (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26855:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 28 pages, 244 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 3 I (see table for voicing). Available for SST or TTB according to Praetorius' direction "Haec cantio per octavam inferius cantatur si placet" (this piece may be sung an octave lower, if wished). In which case the Bass may wish to sing the lower notes an octave higher (taking care not to cross with the higher parts). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
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Editor: Ross Jallo (submitted 2011-05-26).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 31 kB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: a 3 I. Original pitch, SST or TTB.
CPDL #26856:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 185 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 3 II (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26862:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 14 pages, 115 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 4 I (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26860:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 15 pages, 174 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 4 II (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26859:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 186 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 4 III (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26858:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 28 pages, 231 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 4 IV (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26857:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 28 pages, 240 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 4 V (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26853:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 49 pages, 509 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 5 I (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26854:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 35 pages, 352 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 5 II (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26852:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 49 pages, 459 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 5 III (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
CPDL #26861:  Network.png 
Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2012-07-28).   Score information: A4, 26 pages, 218 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: a 7 (see table for voicing). Includes a keyboard reduction of the a cappella choral score. Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.

General Information

Title: Christe qui lux es et dies
Composer: Michael Praetorius

Voicing 2-7 see table above

Genre: SacredHymn

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Hymnodia Sionia, 1611

Description: Praetorius' varoius settings of the compline hymn.

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Christe qui lux es et dies.