Psallite, unigenito (Singt und klingt) (Michael Praetorius)

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• (Posted 2021-08-28)  CPDL #65620:       

Editor: John Christensen (submitted 2021-08-28).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 72 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: In G, with English text by John Christensen.

• (Posted 2019-11-12)  CPDL #55889:       

Editor: John Christensen (submitted 2019-11-12).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 74 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: a tone higher in G.

• (Posted 2016-08-26)  CPDL #40923:  Part Midis and Mp3s Available

Editor: Monique Rio (submitted 2016-08-26).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 317 kB   Copyright: CC BY 4.0

Edition notes: Original key, F.

• (Posted 1999-08-26)  CPDL #00342:        (Finale 1998)

Editor: Rafael Ornes (submitted 1999-08-26).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 51 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Original key, F.

• Also appears as part of a compilation. See Weihnachtsliederbuch (Cornelius Freundt).

Arrangement with orchestra

• (Posted 2001-09-07)  CPDL #02966: 

Editor: Helmut Kickton (submitted 2001-09-07).   Score information: A4, 8 pages, 138 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Arranged by Helmut Kickton. For SATB choir, trumpet, timpani, strings, and continuo (G major).

General Information

Title: Psallite, unigenito (Singt und klingt)
Composer: Michael Praetorius

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Carol

Languages: Latin, German
Instruments: A cappella and edition for orchestra (trumpet, timpani, strings, continuo)

First published: ca. 1591 in Weihnachtsliederbuch (Cornelius Freundt), no. 9
    2nd published: 1609 in Musae Sioniae, sechster Theil, no. 85
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Original text and translations

Latin and German text Psallite, unigenito Christo Dei Filio, Christo Dei Filio, Redemptori Domino, puerulo, iacenti in praesepio. Ein kleines Kindelein liegt in dem Krippelein; Alle liebe Engelein dienen dem Kindelein, und singen ihm fein, Psallite, unigenito Christo Dei Filio, Christo Dei Filio, Redemptori Domino, puerulo, iacenti in praesepio.

English translation Sing your psalms to Christ, the only begotten Son of God, sing your psalms to the Redeemer. A small Child lies in the manger. All the blessed angels serve Him and sing to Him. Sing your psalms to Christ, the only begotten Son of God, sing your psalms to the Redeemer.