Non vos relinquam orphanos (William Byrd)

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• CPDL #06545:  Sibelius 4

Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2004-01-21).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 93 kB    Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Revised Jan 09

In English: I will not leave you comfortless

• CPDL #00831:    Finale 1998 

Editor: Leslie Hay MacKnight (submitted 2000-05-12).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 96 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: transposed a tone higher; alto and tenor swap a low phrase

General Information

Title: Non vos relinquam orphanos
Composer: William Byrd
Source of text: John 14:18; 16:22

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: AATTB

Genre: Sacred, Motet, Magnificat antiphon

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

Published: Gradualia II (1607), no. 37

Description: Antiphon to the Magnificat for First Vespers at Pentecost. Suitable for Easter 6, Ascension, Easter 7 or Pentecost.

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Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Non vos relinquam orphanos.