Beata Viscera (William Byrd)
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- Editor: David Fraser (added 2002-12-09). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 99 kbytes Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Revised 09/06 (completely reset from original printed source).
- CPDL #2185:
- Editor: Abel Di Marco (added 2001-03-18). Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: FinaleViewer plug-in required to view the score; a Windows version may be obtained from the Cantoral site (
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General Information
Title: Beata Viscera
Composer: William Byrd
Number of voices: 5vv Voicing: SAATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Gradualia vol.1, 1605
Description: Communion motet for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and also for Votive Mass for the Blessed Virgin from Christmas to Advent. Could also be used as the first part of the 7th Responsory at Matins of the Nativity.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Beata viscera.
