Felix namque (Jean Mouton)
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- Editor: Mick Swithinbank (submitted 2021-01-21). Score information: A4, 9 pages, 95 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transposed down a minor third.
General Information
Title: Felix namque
Composer: Jean Mouton
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Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1519 in Motetti de la corona, Volume 3, no. 15
Manuscript c.1520 in Cappella Sistina MS 26, no. 13
2nd published: 1521 in Motetti libro primo (Antico), no. 10
Description: Source: Motetti de la Corona. Libro Tertio, published by Petrucci, 1519. In two parts: 1. Felix namque and 2. O Maria mater Dei.
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Original text and translations
Latin text Felix namque es sacra virgo Maria et omni laude dignissima, quia ex te ortus est sol justitiae Christus Deus noster. |
English translation For you are happy, O holy Virgin Mary, and worthy of all praise, |