Vidimus stellam (William Byrd)

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Edition notes: Revised 09/06 (completely reset from original printed source)
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General Information

Title: Vidimus stellam
Composer: William Byrd

Number of voices: 4vv  Voicing: AATB
Genre: Sacred, Motets
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Gradualia II (1607), no.12

Description: Communion motet for Epiphany mass

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Original text and translations

Image:Latin.png Latin text

Vidimus stellam ejus in Oriente, et venimus cum muneribus adorare Dominum.

Image:English.png English translation

We have seen his star in the East and are come with gifts to adore the Lord.
(Matthew 2:2)

Image:German.png German translation

Wir haben seinen Stern gesehen im Morgenland und sind gekommen, ihn anzubeten.
(Matthäus 2; aus 2)

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