Oculi somnum capiant (Heinrich Isaac)

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• (Posted 2023-12-27)  CPDL #78495:         

Editor: Andreas Stenberg (submitted 2023-12-27).   Score information: A4, 9 pages, 139 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: A semi-diplomatic edition. A Gregorian chant melody version of the entire hymn si included for comparison.

General Information

Title: Oculi somnum capiant
Composer: Heinrich Isaac
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATBB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1542 in Sacrorum hymnorum liber primus (Georg Rhau), no. 21
Description: The fourth verse from the hymn Christe qui lux est et dies from G. Rawh, Thomas Stolzer & ali: SACRORVM HYMNORVM LIBER PRIMUS ... 1542. The setting is probably by Heinrich Isaac Though the printeds source's atribution is not explicite.

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Christe qui lux es et dies.