Hodie nata est beata virgo Maria

Severin Cornet's motet Hodie nata est beata virgo Maria is a sacred work for SSATB voices in Latin. The text rejoices in the birth of the Virgin Mary, highlighting her lineage from David and her role as the mother of Christ, through whom salvation came to the world. Her glorious life, the text proclaims, brought light to the ages. The composer celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, repeating the idea that her life bestowed radiance upon the world. This motet offers a rich, devotional setting of a significant Marian feast day, suitable for choirs seeking a polyphonic exploration of this sacred theme.