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Vidimus stellam (William Byrd)
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General Information
Title: Vidimus stellam
Composer: William Byrd
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: AATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Gradualia II (1607), no.12
Description: Communion motet for Epiphany mass
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Original text and translations
Latin text
Vidimus stellam ejus in Oriente, et venimus cum muneribus adorare Dominum.
English translation
We have seen his star in the East and are come with gifts to adore the Lord.
(Matthew 2:2)
German translation
Wir haben seinen Stern gesehen im Morgenland und sind gekommen, ihn anzubeten.
(Matthäus 2; aus 2)
