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Beata Viscera
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 · James Gibb
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Beata Viscera by Gregor Aichinger — Lyrics
Beata viscera Mariae Virginis,
quae portaverunt aeterni Patris Filium; [Alleluia.]
et beata ubera, quæ lactaverunt Christum Dominum:
qui hodie pro salute mundi de Virgine nasci dignatus est.
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About Beata Viscera
Gregor Aichinger’s Beata Viscera is a sacred motet for SATB choir, sung in Latin. The music opens with a gentle flowing texture, before moving to more homophonic passages that clearly articulate the devotional text. The lyrics meditate on the blessedness of the Virgin Mary’s womb and breast, which carried and nourished the Son of God. They also celebrate the sanctified day of Christ’s birth, calling all peoples to adore the Lord. The motet concludes with a verse drawn from Psalm 44, expressing the composer's heartfelt praise for God's word and works.
