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Christus resurgens ex mortuis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Christus resurgens ex mortuis by Giovanni Battista Stefanini — 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 ex mortuis
This majestic SATTB motet resounds with the triumphant Easter message of Christ’s resurrection. Giovanni Battista Stefanini sets the Latin text with powerful, imitative polyphony that vividly depicts the theological truths of Christ’s victory over death. The music surges with the Alleluias, celebrating the one who died for our sins and rose for our justification. The second part directly challenges disbelief, asking how guards could fail to keep watch over the risen King, and declaring that Christ must be adored by all. It is a vibrant setting suitable for Eastertide services or any occasion celebrating the resurrection of Christ.
