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Beata Viscera
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Communion Hymns
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Beata Viscera by Ludwig Senfl — 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
Singers may find Ludwig Senfl’s motet Beata Viscera a worthy addition to services celebrating the Nativity or the Blessed Virgin Mary. Set for SATB choir in Latin, it draws on a Marian antiphon praising the Virgin’s blessed womb and breasts that nurtured the Son of God. The text reflects on the holy day when Christ deigned to be born for the salvation of the world. Additional verses from Psalm 44 provide a reflection on the divine word and the composer’s own works, suitable for communion or a devotional moment. Senfl’s setting is a solemn and devotional exploration of these profound themes.
