Optimam partem elegit (William Byrd)

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• (Posted 2023-05-30)  CPDL #73942: 

Editor: Richard Shakeshaft (submitted 2023-05-30).   Score information: A4   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: A preview is available, but name and email are required to download complete free licensed copies.

• (Posted 2003-01-07)  CPDL #04462:        (Sibelius 4)

Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2003-01-07).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 109 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Revised Sept 08.

General Information

Title: Optimam partem elegit
Composer: William Byrd

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motet, Communion for the Assumption (since moved to OT 16)

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1605 in Gradualia I, no. 25
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Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Optimam partem elegit.