O quam dulcis (Jean Richafort)
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- Editor: Andrew Fysh (submitted 2019-03-16). Score information: A4, 7 pages Copyright: CC BY SA
- Edition notes: At original pitch. Original note values retained.
General Information
Title: O quam dulcis (2.p. Ecce quam bonum)
Composer: Jean Richafort
Lyricist: Girolamo Savonarola
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
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Description: The text of this motet is a combination of a Savonarolan prayer and the first verse of Psalm 132 (Vulgate), which was a motto of Savonarola and his followers.
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Original text and translations
Latin text O quam dulcis et quam beáta, [N], fratérnitas, |
English translation O how sweet and how blessed, [N], is brotherly love, |