Non moriar sed vivam (Martin Luther)

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• (Posted 2015-05-24)  CPDL #35519:       

Editor: John Hetland (submitted 2015-05-24).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 128 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Source for the motet is a transcription by Richard Taruskin for Cappella Nova, 1981. Notation here is a tone higher than original with note values halved. Translation, text underlay and musica ficta by John Hetland and The Renaissance Street Singers. 8/21/99

General Information

Title: Non moriar sed vivam
Composer: Martin Luther
Source of text: Psalm 117:17 (Vulgate)

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published:
Description: The tenor of this composition is the basis of Ludwig Senfl's of the same name.

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Ps. 117:17.

Latin text Non móriar sed vívam, et narrábo ópera Dómini.

English translation I shall not die but live, and tell of the works of the Lord.