Beata viscera (William Byrd)

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• CPDL #4336: Sibelius 4

Editor: David Fraser (added 2002-12-09).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 99 kbytes   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Revised 09/06 (completely reset from original printed source).

• CPDL #2185:

Editor: Abel Di Marco (added 2001-03-18).   Copyright: PersonalSee FinaleViewer for required plug-in viewer.

General Information

Title: Beata Viscera
Composer: William Byrd

Number of voices: 5vv  Voicing: SAATB
Genre: Sacred, Motets
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Gradualia vol.1, 1605

Description: Communion motet for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and also for Votive Mass for the Blessed Virgin from Christmas to Advent. Could also be used as the first part of the 7th Responsory at Matins of the Nativity.

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Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Beata viscera.