Gaudete (Tim Risher)
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CPDL #21218:
- Editor: Tim Risher (submitted 2010-03-14). Score information: Unknown, 17 pages, 321 kB Copyright: CC BY ND}
- Edition notes: Scored for 3 separate choirs. Choir I: SATB. Choir II: String quintet. Choir III: woodwind quintet.
General Information
Title: Gaudete
Composer: Tim Risher
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: Latin
Instruments: String ensemble, Wind ensemble
Published:
Description: SATB, string quintet, woodwind quintet. Parts available on request. External websites:
Original text and translations
Sacred Christmas Carol, sometime in the 16th century
Latin text
Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete!
Tempus adest gratiæ
Hoc quod optabamus,
Carmina lætitiæ
Devote reddamus.
Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete!
Deus homo factus est
Natura mirante,
Mundus renovatus est
A Christo regnante.
Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete!
Ezechielis porta
Clausa pertransitur,
Unde lux est orta
Salus invenitur.
Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete!
Ergo nostra contio
Psallat iam in lustro;
Benedicat Domino:
Salus Regi nostro.
Gaudete, gaudete! Christus est natus
Ex Maria virgine, gaudete!
English translation requested
Refrain is:
Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born
Of the Virgin Mary. Rejoice!