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Caelestis sponsa
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.
SAAATB · Pothárn Imre
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Caelestis sponsa by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
Caelestis sponsa excelsi Regis
jam gloriosum thalamum ingressa,
Virgo Catharina intercede pro nobis.
Piae virgines dilectae
patronae huic nostrae inclyte
canticum dulce solis virginibus decantandum
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About Caelestis sponsa
This motet by Philippe de Monte sets a Latin text that invokes Saint Catherine, the heavenly bride of the King. It describes her entering her glorious chamber and interceding for us, while also recounting the story of the tyrant who commanded her to be slain. The text praises her purity and beauty with imagery of flowers. Composed for SAAATB voices, this sacred motet is well-suited for services celebrating saints or Marian feasts during the liturgical year, offering a rich and devotional musical experience.
