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Angelus Domini
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · John Hetland
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Angelus Domini by Nicolas Gombert — Lyrics
Angelus Dómini ad pastóres áit:
Annúntio vóbis gaúdium mágnum
quod érit ómni pópulo,
quía nátus est vóbis hódie
Salvátor múndi,
qui est Chrístus Dóminus,
in civitáte Dávid.
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About Angelus Domini
The Angelus Domini text recounts the annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds. Nicolas Gombert's setting for SATB choir captures the profound joy of this news. The composer vividly portrays the angel's message of "great joy for all people" that a Savior has been born today. Gombert skillfully depicts the shepherds' discovery of the infant Jesus, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. This sacred motet is a significant example of Renaissance polyphony, showcasing Gombert's mastery of contrapuntal writing and expressive text setting. It offers a powerful musical meditation on one of the central events of the Christian narrative, suitable for liturgical or concert use.
