Antevenis virides (Jacobus Vaet)

Music files

L E G E N D

Disclaimer

How to download

ICON	SOURCE
	Pdf
	Midi
	MusicXML
	Finale
	File details
	Help

• (Posted 2014-01-14)  CPDL #30993:        (Finale 2014.5)

Editor: Paul R. Marchesano (submitted 2014-01-14).   Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 171 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: New PDF & Finale files uploaded correcting underlay error in m3, 18 Aug 2017.

General Information

Title: Antevenis virides
Composer: Jacobus Vaet
Lyricist: Charles Utenhoven^{create page}

Number of voices: 6vv   Voicing: SAATBB
Genre: Secular, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1568 in Novi thesauri musici (Pietro Giovannelli), Liber 5, no. 22
Description: Antevenis virides was written in honor of Duke Albrecht of Bavaria, a ruler notable for his enlightened patronage of the greatest composer of the day, Orlandus Lassus. The poem, according to its text source linked with Lassus (although no setting by him survives), is an acrostic on the Duke's Latin name, Albertus. According to contemporary custom, it is written in Classical hexameters, although particularly convoluted, and praises Albrecht's rule, specifically his role as a patron, one so great that he could "instruct the Muses themselves."

Original text and translations

Latin text Antevenis virides raris qui dotibus annos, Laudibus et sortem, quamlibet eximiam, Bavarici Dux magne soli, post fata superstes, Effugiat Stygias, effugiat Stygias vis tua fama domos. Respice fatorum domitrices, respice Musas. Tutor et alarm, doctor et esse velis. Ut celebris patulum virtus tua compleat orbem, Sola dabit domitrix Musa Potentis Herae.

English translation Excelling in rare prowess, you transcend the years And any exceptional lot with tribute and glory, great Bavarian leader, ordained by fate, your fame will elude the Stygian realm. Consider the Mistress of Fate, consider the Muses, Deign to be their teacher and leader. The Mistress Muse of the powerful Hera alone will fill the entire world with praise of your virtues.