Nigra sum (Mathieu Gascongne)

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• (Posted 2021-09-12)  CPDL #65737:       

Editor: Bert Schreuder (submitted 2021-09-12).   Score information: A4, 9 pages, 262 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transcribed at original pitch, modern note-values. Further editorial notes in the pdf.

General Information

Title: Nigra sum
Composer: Mathieu Gascongne
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 3vv   Voicing: SAT
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

    Manuscript early 16th century in Magdalene College MS 1760
Description: 3-part motet on text taken from the Song of Songs. More info in the pdf.

Original text and translations

Latin text Song of Songs 1:4 Nigra sum sed Formosa Filia Jerusalem (sic!) Ideo dilexit me Rex Et introduxit me in cubiculum suum Song of Songs 1:5 Nolite me considerare quod fusca sim quia decoloravit me sol Posuerunt me custodem in vineis Song of Songs 2:5 Fulcite me floribus, stipate me malis, quia amore langueo.

English translation I am black but beautiful, Daughter of Jerusalem Therefore have I pleased the Lord and he hath brought me into his chamber Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me they made me the keeper of the vineyards Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples, for I am faint with love.