Annua Cæciliae (Antonio Marissal)

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• (Posted 2024-11-06)  CPDL #82642: 

Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2024-11-06).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 85 kB   Copyright: CC BY SA

Edition notes: Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download. This edition is offered at original pitch (high chiavette) for SSATTB or transposed down a fourth for the same forces.

General Information

Title: Annua Cæciliae
Composer: Antonio Marissal
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 6vv   Voicing: SSATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1611
Description: From Flores melodici, Douai, 1611. Probably written for St Cecilia's Day celebrations particular to that city.

Original text and translations

Latin text Annua Cæciliae venerunt tempora divae. Plectra sacrae mihi det virgo Thalia lyrae; Solemni resonet templum venerabile cantu; Voce preces moveas supplice quisquis ades.

English translation The yearly festival of sainted Cecilia has arrived. May the virgin Thalia bestow on me the plectra of her holy virginals; May the church resound with solemn song; May you - whoever you are - offer up prayers with suppliant voice. (trans. Timmi O'Danaos & Donna Ferrentes)