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Christus resurgens
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Christus resurgens by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Christus resurgens ex mortuis, jam non moritur, mors illi ultra non dominabitur.
Quod enim mortuus est peccato, mortuus est semel, quod autem vivit, vivit Deo,
Alleluia.
Mortuus est enim propter delicta nostra: et resurrexit propter justificationem nostram,
Quod autem vivit, vivit Deo,
Alleluia.
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About Christus resurgens
The composer Orlando di Lasso sets the Latin text of Christus resurgens, a sacred motet exploring the Resurrection. The music moves between two choirs, STB and ATB, creating a rich interplay of voices. The text speaks of Christ's resurrection from the dead, that he shall die no more, and death shall have no dominion over him. It contrasts his death for our sins with his rising for our justification. The second part challenges the Jews to explain how the guards at the tomb lost Christ, asking them to return him or adore his resurrection, joining in the Alleluia.
