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Ak, līksmes diena
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ak, līksmes diena by 2|Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina|William Henry Monk — Lyrics
Refrēns:
Ak, līksmes diena godinātā,
šodien mums Kristus augšāmcēlās
un mūs no nāves atpestīja. Alleluja!
1. Lūk, Lieldienu priecīgā gaisma,
ko šodien visi apdzied:
vīri un sievas, meitenes un zēni.
Dziesma pēc dziesmas plūst un slavē gaismas Kungu;
slava, ka mēmie sāka dziedāt. Alleluja! R.
2. Tagad lai atskan taure –
mostieties un slavējiet Kunga godu!
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About Ak, līksmes diena
This joyful SATB setting is sung in Latvian and celebrates Easter. The music opens with a bright, hymn-like quality, reflecting the text's exultation at Christ's resurrection and deliverance from death. The composer treats the theme of Easter light with a flowing, celebratory musical language. The text speaks of universal rejoicing, with men and women, girls and boys, all singing praises. It also contemplates the divine power over death, affirming that God grants life to the dead, and that death is not an eternal sleep. The music is designed to be uplifting and grand, suitable for a festive occasion.
