Angelus ad pastores ait (Michael Praetorius)
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CPDL #15349:
- Editor: Christopher Shaw (added 2007-11-13). Score information: A4, 10 pages Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Scorch required to view the score.
General Information
Title: Angelus ad pastores ait
Composer: Michael Praetorius
Number of voices: 8vv Voicing: SSAATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1607
Description: A Christmas setting from Musae Sioniae, 1607.
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Original text and translations
Latin text
- Angelus ad pastores ait:
- Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:
- quia natus est vobis hodie Salvator mundi.
- Alleluia.
English translation
- The angel says to the shepherds:
- I bring you tidings of great joy.
- For unto you is born today the Saviour of the world.
- Alleluia.