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Hodie Christus natus est
Staff Notation • Sacred, Magnificat antiphons
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Hodie Christus natus est by Mariano Garau — Lyrics
Hodie Christus natus est:
Hodie Salvator apparuit:
Hodie in terra canunt Angeli,
laetantur Archangeli
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About Hodie Christus natus est
Mariano Garau’s setting of Hodie Christus natus est opens with a jubilant acclamation, immediately setting a festive mood. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and contrapuntal interplay, especially in the passages where the angels and archangels are described. The Latin text, a traditional Marian antiphon, expresses the profound joy and awe of Christ’s birth and the angelic proclamation of ‘Gloria in excelsis Deo’. Garau’s music captures the exultant spirit of this sacred text, making it a powerful and uplifting choice for liturgical or concert performance, particularly during the Christmas season.
