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Angelus ad pastores ait (1629)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Angelus ad pastores ait (1629) by Antonio Cifra — Lyrics
Angelus [Domini] ad pastores ait: annuntio vobis gaudium magnum,
quia natus est vobis hodie Salvator mundi.'
Alleluia.
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About Angelus ad pastores ait (1629)
This joyful motet by Antonio Cifra captures the wonder of the Annunciation to the Shepherds, a scene central to the Christmas story. Sung in Latin, the text proclaims the angel's announcement of great joy and the birth of the world's Saviour, followed by the declaration that a child is born to us, mighty God. The rich SATB.SATTB voicing allows for a full and celebratory sound, ideal for the Christmas season. Cifra's setting is both devotional and exultant, perfect for a choir seeking a substantial yet accessible work to convey the profound message of Christ's birth.
