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Dum transisset sabbatum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Responsories
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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.
ATTB, TTTB · Mick Swithinbank
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Dum transisset sabbatum by Robert Barber I — Lyrics
Dum transisset Sabbatum, Maria Magdalene
et (altera Maria/Maria Jacobi) et Salome
emerunt aromata ut venientes ungerent Jesum.
Alleluia.
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About Dum transisset sabbatum
This motet for double choir (ATTB, TTTB) sets a Latin text recounting the women's visit to the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning. The music opens with a sense of hushed anticipation, the voices weaving together in a dense, imitative texture. As the narrative unfolds, the composer builds intensity, reflecting the dawning realization and the women's devotion. The interplay between the two choirs creates a rich, resonant sound world, ideal for exploring the profound mystery of the resurrection. The music captures the text's blend of sorrow and burgeoning joy, culminating in the exultant 'Alleluia' and the solemn 'Gloria Patri'.
