Viri Galilaei / Ascendit Deus (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina)
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- CPDL #25850: Sibelius 5
- Editor: Robert Webb (submitted 2012-04-03). Score information: A4, 8 pages, 77.9 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Transposed into Gb major, 8 pages long for booklet friendly printing
CPDL #21658: Sibelius 6
- Editor: Lewis Jones (submitted 2010-05-24). Score information: A4, 16 pages, 114 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Down a fourth according to rules of chiavette transposition.
- CPDL #02141: Finale 2000
- Editor: Pothárn Imre (submitted 2001-03-01). Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 150 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
General Information
Title: Viri Galilaei / Ascendit Deus
Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Source of text: Acts 1:11, Psalm 46:5 and Psalm 102:19a
Number of voices: 6vv Voicings: SSATTB or AATBBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
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Notes: Palestrina composed a parody mass on the basis of this motet, which is also available in CPDL. The text is the Introit proper for Ascension Day.
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Original text and translations
Latin text Acts 1:11 Viri Galilaei, quid statis aspicientes in coelum? Psalm 46:5 Ascendit Deus in jubilatione, et Dominus in voce tubae. Alleluja. Psalm 102:19a Dominus in coelo paravit sedem suam. Alleluja. French translation Acts 1:11 Hommes de Galilée, pourquoi arrêtez-vous à regarder au ciel? Psalm 47:5 Dieu s'est élevé parmi les chants joyeux et le Seigneur est monté au son de la trompette. Alleluia. Psalm 103:19a Le Seigneur au ciel a préparé son trône. Alelluia.
Acts 1:11 Ihr Männer von Galiläa, was steht ihr da und schaut zum Himmel empor? Psalm 47:5 Gott stieg empor unter Jubel, der Herr beims Schall der Hörner. Alleluja. Psalm 103:19a Gott sitzt aus Seinem heiligen Thron. Alleluja. |
English translation Acts 1:11 Ye men of Galilee, why stand you looking up to heaven? Psalm 47:5 God is ascended with jubilee, and the Lord with the sound of trumpet. Alleluia. Psalm 103:19a The Lord hath prepared his throne in heaven. Alleluia.
Acts 1:11 Varones galileos, ¿por qué estáis mirando al cielo? Psalm 47:5 Subió Dios con júbilo, Jehová con sonido de trompeta. Aleluya. Psalm 103:19a Jehová estableció en los cielos su trono. Aleluya. |
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