Alleluia - Ascendit Deus (William Byrd)
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- Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2009-03-07). Score information: A4, 5 pages, 130 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transposed up a minor third from published pitch for SSATB.
- Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2003-05-06). Score information: A4, 5 pages, 129 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Revised January 2008. Original key for AATTB.
General Information
Title: Alleluia - Ascendit Deus
Composer: William Byrd
Source of text: Psalm 46 v. 6 and Psalm 68 vv. 18-19, Vulgate
Number of voices: 5vv Voicings: AATTB and SSATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1607 in Gradualia II, no. 26-27
Description: Alleluia, Mass for Ascension Day.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Ascendit Deus in jubilatione and Psalm 68.