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Et incarnatus est
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Et incarnatus est by Christian Prein — Lyrics
Credo in unum Deum.
Patrem omnipotentem,
factorem caeli et terrae,
visibilium omnium et invisibilium.
Et in unum Dominum
Jesum Christum,
Filium Dei unigenitum,
Et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula.
Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine,
Deum verum de Deo vero.
Genitum, non factum,
consubstantialem Patri:
per quem omnia facta sunt.
Qui propter nos homines
et propter nostram salutem
descendit de caelis.
Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto
ex Maria Virgine:
Et homo factus est.
Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato:
passus, et sepultus est.
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About Et incarnatus est
This motet, Et incarnatus est, is often sung during the Eucharist, particularly as part of the Nicene Creed. Christian Prein’s setting for SATB choir captures the profound theological statements of the text, which describes the incarnation and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The Latin words, drawn from the Creed, speak of Christ’s divine nature, his descent from heaven, his human birth from the Virgin Mary, his crucifixion, and resurrection. The music aims to reflect the solemnity and wonder of these central tenets of Christian faith, providing a moment of contemplation for both choir and congregation. This work is suitable for choirs looking to expand their sacred repertoire with a piece that is both textually rich and musically engaging.
