Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem (William Byrd)
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- Editor: Gerd Eichler (submitted 2012-11-23). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 55 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transcribed from 1610 reprint. Mensural notation, original note values and pitch, musica ficta clearly marked, clefs modernized
- Last revised: 2012-11-28
- CPDL #04228: Sibelius 4
- Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2002-11-26). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 96 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Revised Jan 09
General Information
Title: Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem
Composer: William Byrd
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: AATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
Published: Gradualia II (1607)
Description: Apparently first intended by Byrd as the Gradual of the Epiphany mass, this piece sets a portion of text from the preceding Lesson, and so has no actual liturgical function.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Surge illuminare Jerusalem.