Felix es, sacra Virgo Maria (William Byrd)

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Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2003-01-02). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 110 kbytes Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Revised 10/08

Title: Felix es, sacra Virgo Maria
Composer: William Byrd
Number of voices: 5vv Voicing: SATTB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Gradualia I (1605), vol.1 no.9

Description: Alleluia for Mass of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin

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Latin text

Felix es, sacra Virgo Maria, et omni laude dignissima: quia ex te ortus est Sol Justitiae, alleluia.

English translation

Thou art happy, holy Virgin Mary, and worthy of all praise, for out of thee has risen the Sun of Justice, alleluia.