Nobis est natus (Anonymous)

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• CPDL #15857:     

Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-28).   Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 764 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transcribed via dictation from ECM (1995) recording. Key signature and staff notation modernized. Metrical shifts marked implicitly using solid and dotted barlines as well as note groupings. Dynamics and other interpretation left unmarked. Since this is a dictation edition, errors are not only possible but altogether likely. Please contact the editor directly to report any possible errors or disparities.

• CPDL #15874:     

Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-30).   Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 780 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: A 3vv polyphonic setting from the Codex Speciálník Nobis Est Natus. Transposed down a perfect 5th to better suit male voices.

• CPDL #15875:       

Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-30).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 468 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: To Us Is Born is an English translation of Nobis Est Natus, a 3vv polyphonic setting from the Codex Speciálník.

• CPDL #15876:     

Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-30).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 476 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: To Us Is Born is an English translation of Nobis Est Natus, a 3vv polyphonic setting from the Codex Speciálník. Transposed down a perfect 5th to better suit male voices.

General Information

Title: Nobis Est Natus (To Us Is Born)
Composer: Anonymous

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicings: ATB or TBB
arrangement
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Languages: Latin, English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1450 in Codex Speciálník, no. 4

Description:

• See ECM recording`s liner notes.

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Original text and translations

Latin text Nobis est natus hodie de pura virgine rex victorie. Cui sol lune et terra omnia sidera vernant per tempora. Laudamus nostrum dominum Maria filium regem humilium. Ideo nos terrigenæ laudemus hodie regem potentiæ. Gratias agentes ei quod nos eruerit de fauci tartari. Ut dentur nobis præmia magnaque gaudia in cœli curia. Salus illi et gloria atque victoria per cuncta secula.

English translation To us is born today from a virgin pure the King of victory, In whom the moon, sun, and earth and heavenly stars spring forth throughout the ages. Now let us praise our Lord, the Son of Mary, the humble King! To Him be worship, thanks, and glory, and also victory now and forevermore! Note: This translation was executed for the purpose of fitting to the existing musical structure. It is not intended to be a "pure" translation. Also note that this translation encompasses only verses 1, 2, 3, and 7.