Noe. Exultemus et lætemus (Derrick Gerarde)

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• (Posted 2024-05-22)  CPDL #80741: 

Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2024-05-22).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 87 kB   Copyright: CC BY SA

Edition notes: Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download. Edition prepared from m.s. GB-Lbl Royal Appendix 17-22.

General Information

Title: Noe. Exultemus et lætemus
Composer: Derrick Gerarde
Lyricist: Anonymous
Number of voices: 8vv   Voicing: SSAATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published:
Description: A Christ-tide motet, possibly from the household of the Earl of Arundel.

Original text and translations

Latin text Noe. Exultemus et lætemus, quia natus est nobis Salvator mundi ex Maria virgine: jacet in presepio et in cœlis regnat. Venite adoremus. Noe.

English translation Noel. Let us be glad and rejoice, for unto us is born the Saviour of the world, of the virgin Mary: He lies in a manger and rules in heaven. Come, let us adore him. Noel. (trans Timmi O'Danaos & Donna Ferrentes)