Germinavit radix Jesse (Jacob Handl)

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• (Posted 2025-06-08)  CPDL #85383:     

Editor: Drew Sellis (submitted 2025-06-08).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 168 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Note values halved, written pitch retained.

General Information

Title: Germinavit radix Jesse
Composer: Jacob Handl
Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1586 in Opus musicum (Jacob Handl), Volume 1, no. 53
Description: Motet for Christmas.

Original text and translations

Latin text Germinavit radix Jesse, orta est stella ex Jacob. Virgo peperit Salvatorem; te laudamus, Deus noster. Alleluia. Nato Domino, angelorum chori canebant dicentes: “Salus Deo nostro sedenti super thronum et Agno.” Alleluia.

English translation A shoot has sprouted from the root of Jesse, a star has arisen from Jacob. The Virgin has borne the Saviour; we praise you, our God. Alleluia. To the newborn Lord, the choir of angels sang, saying: “Salvation to our God who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb.” Alleluia.