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Assumpta est Maria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Assumpta est Maria by Jacquet de Mantua — Lyrics
Assumpta est Maria in coelum:
gaudent angeli, collaudantes benedicunt Dominum,
alleluia.
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About Assumpta est Maria
This setting of the Marian antiphon Assumpta est Maria would be suitable for a feast day, perhaps in the summer season. Jacquet de Mantua sets the Latin text for a rich five-part choir (soprano, tenor, tenor, bass, bass). The motet describes the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven, with angels rejoicing and praising God. The second part of the text further elaborates on the Virgin's ascent to a heavenly chamber where she sits with the King of Kings. The composer's intricate vocal writing is characteristic of Renaissance polyphony, offering a rewarding challenge for an accomplished choir.
