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In dulci jubilo à 8
Staff Notation • Sacred, 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 à 8 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 à 8
This magnificent setting of the beloved Christmas carol In dulci jubilo is by Michael Praetorius. Scored for double choir (SATB.SATB), its eight parts offer a rich texture for festive occasions. The text, originally German and Latin, is presented here in a multilingual edition including English, and speaks of the joy of Christ's birth, the solace of the infant Jesus, and the ultimate redemption offered through His love. The composer's skill is evident in the elaborate contrapuntal writing and the grand, celebratory mood of the piece, making it an ideal choice for a large choir to perform during the Christmas season.
