Magnum sacramentum (Giovanni Andrea Dragoni)

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Editor: Mick Swithinbank (submitted 2024-10-29).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 57 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Transposed down a minor third and completed.

General Information

Title: Magnum sacramentum
Composer: Giovanni Andrea Dragoni
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 5vv   Voicings: SAATB or SATTB
Genre: SacredMotet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1600 in Motectorum, quae quinque vocibus concinuntur, liber primus (Giovanni Andrea Dragoni), no. 2
Description: Published by Nicolo Mutii, Rome, 1600. An Epiphany motet with a rare text, inter alia calling the three kings by their names.

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Original text and translations

Latin.png Latin text

Magnum sacramentum praesepio
tunc Jesus iacebat
et Magos Melchior, Gaspar et Balthasar
reges sanctissimos ab Oriente ducebat,
et agnoscebatur in caelo
ut a solis ortu usque ad occasum,
veri regis corruscaret.
Alleluia.