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Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe by Dmitri Bortniansky — Lyrics
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Laudamus te. Benedicimus te.
Adoramus te. Glorificamus te.
Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam.
Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens.
Domine Fili unigenite, Iesu Christe.
Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris.
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About Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe
The text is the Gloria, a central part of the Christian Mass, proclaiming glory to God and peace on earth. This setting by Dmitri Bortniansky for SATB choir unfolds the familiar Latin text, beginning with the jubilant declaration of glory to God in the highest. The composer then explores the lyrical expressions of praise, adoration, and thanksgiving to God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. The music moves through supplication and confession, acknowledging Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, before culminating in a powerful affirmation of the Holy Trinity and God's supreme majesty. The piece is scored for mixed choir, offering rich harmonic possibilities.
