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Kind'ren zwijgt
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Kind'ren zwijgt by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Dutch|Latin|
Kind' ren zwijgt, dan moogt ge horen,
ecce mundi gaudia!
Hoe Heer Jezus is geboren,
in te sunt solemnia;
O virgo Maria, Dei plena gratia!
D'engel die de boodschap brachte,
ecce mundi gaudia!
Kwam ter maged in de nachte,
in te sunt solennia;
O virgo Maria, Dei plena gratia!
Hij groet' z'al zo vriendelijke,
ecce mundi gaudia!
Met de Heer van 'themelrijke,
in te sunt solemnia;
O virgo Maria, Dei plena gratia!
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About Kind'ren zwijgt
This devotional motet is suitable for Advent or Christmas services. André Vierendeels’ setting of a text that blends Dutch and Latin is written for SAB choir. The Dutch lyrics describe the Nativity, focusing on the Annunciation and the birth of Jesus. The Latin phrases "ecce mundi gaudia" (behold the world's joys) and "in te sunt solemnia" (in you are the solemnities) add a liturgical resonance to the narrative. The choir director will find this a musically accessible piece that clearly expresses the joyful anticipation and solemnity of the season, creating a rich devotional atmosphere for the congregation.
