Paranymphus salutat (Loyset Compère)

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• (Posted 2022-04-16)  CPDL #68870:       

Editor: Bert Schreuder (submitted 2022-04-16).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 261 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transcribed from Anne Boleyn's Music Book, at written pitch. Note values halved.

General Information

Title: Paranymphus salutat
Composer: Loyset Compère
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: TTBarB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: c. 1521 in Mottetti Libro Secondo (Antico?), no. 12
Description: 

Original text and translations

Latin text Paranymphus salutat Virginem intemeratam: Dominus tecum, inter mulieres benedicta, ave, inquit gratia plena humilis Maria. Ecce Virgo decora, virginitate servata, tu paries Filium, intacta Maria.

English text The friend of the bridegroom greets the undefiled Virgin: The Lord is with you, blessed are you amongst women, Hail, he says, full of grace, humble Mary. Behold the graceful Virgin, the virgin maidservant, You will bring forth a son, chaste Mary.