Nobis est natus (Anonymous)

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  • (Posted 2008-01-28)  CPDL #15857:     
Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-28).   Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 764 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes:
  • (Posted 2008-01-30)  CPDL #15874:     
Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-30).   Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 780 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: A 3vv polyphonic setting from the Codex Speciálník Nobis Est Natus. Transposed down a perfect 5th to better suit male voices.
  • (Posted 2008-01-30)  CPDL #15875:       
Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-30).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 468 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: To Us Is Born is an English translation of Nobis Est Natus, a 3vv polyphonic setting from the Codex Speciálník.
  • (Posted 2008-01-30)  CPDL #15876:     
Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2008-01-30).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 476 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: To Us Is Born is an English translation of Nobis Est Natus, a 3vv polyphonic setting from the Codex Speciálník. Transposed down a perfect 5th to better suit male voices.

General Information

Title: Nobis Est Natus (To Us Is Born)
Composer: Anonymous

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicings: ATB or TBB, arrangement
Genre: SacredMotet

Languages: Latin, English
Instruments: A cappella

    Manuscript c.1500 in Codex Speciálník, no. 161
Description: * See ECM recording`s liner notes.

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Original text and translations

Latin.png Latin text

Nobis est natus hodie
de pura virgine
rex victorie.
Cui sol lune et terra
omnia sidera
vernant per tempora.
Laudamus nostrum dominum
Maria filium
regem humilium.

Ideo nos terrigenæ
laudemus hodie
regem potentiæ.
Gratias agentes ei
quod nos eruerit
de fauci tartari.
Ut dentur nobis præmia
magnaque gaudia
in cœli curia.

Salus illi et gloria
atque victoria
per cuncta secula.

English.png English translation

To us is born today
from a virgin pure
the King of victory,
In whom the moon,
sun, and earth and heavenly stars
spring forth throughout the ages.
Now let us praise our Lord,
the Son of Mary,
the humble King!

To Him be worship, thanks, and glory,
and also victory
now and forevermore!

Note: This translation was executed for the purpose of fitting to the existing musical structure. It is not intended to be a "pure" translation. Also note that this translation encompasses only verses 1, 2, 3, and 7.