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Adorna thalamum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Verse anthems, Antiphons
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Adorna thalamum by Andrew Richesson — Lyrics
Adorna thalamum tuum, Sion,
et suscipe Regem Christum:
amplectere Mariam, quae est coelestis porta:
[amplectere Messiam gratulare huiusce matri:]
ipsa enim portat Regem gloriae novi luminis:
subsistit Virgo, adducens manibus
Filium ante luciferum [genitum]:
quem accipiens Simeon in ulnas suas
praedicavit populis
Dominum eum esse vitae et mortis
et Salvatorem mundi.
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About Adorna thalamum
Andrew Richesson's Adorna thalamum is a setting of a Latin text for SATB choir. This sacred piece draws on a Marian text, a liturgical antiphon that describes the preparation for Christ's arrival and the role of Mary. The text speaks of adorning Zion, embracing Mary as the heavenly gate, and her carrying the King of Glory. It recounts Simeon's prophecy of Christ as the Lord of life and death, and Savior of the world. Richesson's composition would suit a choir looking for a rich, expressive work on a significant biblical theme, suitable for liturgical use or a concert program.
