Angelus ad pastores ait a 12 (Giovanni Gabrieli)
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- Editors: Sabine Cassola and Bruno Schiffel (submitted 2011-09-18). Score information: A4, 13 pages, 169 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
- Editor: Michael Gibson (submitted 2008-09-13). Score information: A4, 10 pages, 358 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Note values halved; outline keyboard continuo realisation given.
General Information
Title: Angelus ad pastores ait
Composer: Giovanni Gabrieli
Number of voices: 12vv Voicing: SSAATB.ATBBBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: Basso continuo
Published:
Description: Christmas motet for 12 voices arranged in two antiphonal choirs.
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Original text and translations
Latin text
- Angelus ad pastores ait:
- annuncio vobis gaudium magnum:
- quia natus est vobis hodie salvator mundi.
- Alleluja.
- Gloria in excelsis Deo
- et in terra pax hominibus bonæ voluntatis
- Alleluja.
English translation
- The angel says to the shepherds:
- I bring you tidings of great joy
- For unto you is born today the Saviour of the world.
- Alleluia.
- Glory to God in the highest,
- and in earth peace, goodwill towards men.
- Alleluia.