Virgo Dei mater (Maistre Jhan)
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- Editor: Mick Swithinbank (submitted 2022-01-08). Score information: A4, 5 pages, 60 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Completed editorially and transposed up a tone.
General Information
Title: Virgo Dei mater
Composer: Maistre Jhan
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Number of voices: 5vv Voicing: ATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
First published:
Description: Source: Manuscript Capp. Sist. 19. (The manuscript is partially illegible.) A pleasantly sombre, fairly brief, Marian motet. Part of the cantus firmus text makes it appropriate for the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
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Original text and translations
Latin text Virgo Dei mater, virgo sanctissima, salve, |
English translation Hail, virgin mother of God, virgin most holy, |