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In dulci jubilo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Christmas
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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In dulci jubilo by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
1.
In dulci jubilo,
Nun singet und seid froh!
Unsers Herzens Wonne liegt
in praesepio,
Und leuchtet als die Sonne
Matris in gremio,
Alpha es et O!
2.
O Jesu parvule
Nach dir ist mir so weh!
Tröst' mir mein Gemüte
O puer optime
Durch alle deine Güte
O princeps gloriae.
Trahe me post te!
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About In dulci jubilo
Perfect for Christmas services and concerts, Michael Praetorius’s In dulci jubilo is a magnificent motet for SATB choir. This setting skillfully weaves together German, Latin, and English texts, creating a rich and layered musical experience. The piece opens with the joyful Latin and German verses celebrating the birth of Jesus, describing him as the "heart's delight" shining like the sun in his mother's lap. It then moves to a more personal plea in the second verse, expressing longing for the "little boy" Jesus. The later verses reflect on God's love and the redemption offered through Christ, contrasting earthly sorrows with heavenly joys and the singing of angels. Praetorius’s powerful arrangement is ideal for choirs seeking a substantial and celebratory Christmas anthem.
