Regina caeli (I) (Antoine Busnois)
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- CPDL #20268:
Finale 2009
- Editor: Paul R. Marchesano (submitted 2009-09-29). Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 172 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: A mix of Tenor-G clef and standard G-clef has been employed in this edition for clarity of presentation.
General Information
Title: Regina Caeli (I)
Composer: Antoine Busnois
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published:
Description: Busnois, credited with stretching the typical vocal range of singers, employs large ranges in the inner voices (A,T) not typical of modern mixed choirs. For practical performance purposes, one may utilize a mix of altos, counter-tenors and tenors (as applicable) for these inner parts, or altos and tenors can switch parts for certain passages.
Uses variant of third line of the Marian prayer.
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Original text and translations
Latin text
Regina cæli lætare, alleluia.
Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia.
Iam surrexit sicut dixit, alleluia.
Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.
English translation
Queen of heaven, be joyful, alleluia:
For He whom you merited to bear, alleluia,
Even now risen, as He said, alleluia.
Pray for us to God, alleluia.