Diffusa est gratia (Francisco Valls)

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• CPDL #12616:  Sibelius 2

Editor: Jonathan Goodliffe (submitted 2006-09-17).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 51 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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General Information

Title: Diffusa est gratia
Composer: Francisco Valls

Number of voices: 2vv   Voicing: SS

Genre: Sacred, Canon

Language: Latin
Instruments: 2 violins and continuo
Published: 1742

Description: From Mapa Armonico Practico. Manuscript, including this score, published in facsimile by Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas. Figured bass unclear in places from poor reproduction.

Composer introduces the score with the following words: "En estotro ejemplo, que son dos fugas en unísonus, a un mismo tiempo, doz voces, y dos violines, (que no son improprios para estas habilidades, sabiendoles acomodar un estilo de cantar dulce, y apacible)". [This other example consists of two fugues in unison, in the same tempo, two voices and two violins. The violins are appropriate in this context, being able to accommodate soft and peaceful song.]

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Original text and translations

Psalm 45:2 (Vulgate Psalm 44:3)

Latin text Diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis : propterea benedixit te Deus in aeternum.

English translation Grace flows from your lips, because God has blessed you for ever.