Elegit Dominus virum de plebe (Anonymous)

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• (Posted 2017-04-02)  CPDL #43856:       

Editor: Andreas Stenberg (submitted 2017-04-02).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 710 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: A one source edition from the "Cantiones Triginta Selectissimae …" Clemens Stephani, Norinbergae 1568. Score and parts included and the canon between voice 5 and 4 is resolwed and a separate part for voice 4 is printed. Rehearsal midis may be obtaining by downloading and processing the Lilypond source file.

General Information

Title: Elegit Dominus Virum de plebe
Composer: Anonymous
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Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1568

Description: The fifth and fourth voices (Bassus and Vagans) are a two in one Canon Wher the fifth voice starts and the fourth voice follows two measures later and an octave higher.

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Original text and translations

Latin text Elegit Dominus virum de plebe, et claritatem visionis æternæ dedit illi Celebremus solemnitatem Sancti Sebastiani martyris.

English translation The Lord chose an ordinary citizen and the bright clarity of the vision of the eternal life given to him, Let us celebrate the Feast of Saint Sebastian, Martyr.