Nunc dimittis (Gradualia) (William Byrd)

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Editor: Steve Sanders (added 2002-10-25).   Score information: 6 pages, 132 kbytes   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: SSATB
Editor: David Fraser (added 2003-01-20).   Score information: A4, 7 pages, 145 kbytes   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: SATTB. Revised 10/06 (completely reset from original printed source, correcting numerous errors)
Editor: Marco-cipoo.net (added 2002-12-02).   Score information: 3 pages, kbytes   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: Includes only part 3 of this piece, Lumen ad revelationem gentium.

General Information

Title: Nunc Dimittis
Composer: William Byrd

Number of voices: 5vv  Voicing: SSATB or SATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motets
Language: Latin
Instruments: none, a cappella
Published: Gradualia I (1605), vol.1 no.4

Description: Tract for the Feast of the Purification (the Presentation)
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Original text and translations

Refer to the Nunc dimittis text and translations page.