Diliges Dominum (William Byrd)
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- Editor: Andrew Fysh (submitted 2022-03-18). Score information: A4, 5 pages, 220 kB Copyright: CC BY SA
- Edition notes: Transposed up a tone (for SSAATTBB), otherwise identical to CPDL #68485 below.
- Editor: Andrew Fysh (submitted 2022-03-18). Score information: A4, 5 pages, 220 kB Copyright: CC BY SA
- Edition notes: At original notated pitch (for SSAATTBB or SSTTTTBB). Original note values retained. Transcribed and edited from the original source. Voice parts laid out in pairs, rather than in "double choir" format, consistent with the canonic structure of the motet.
- Editor: Allen Garvin (submitted 2021-11-21). Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 64 kB Copyright: CC BY NC
- Edition notes:
- Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2008-08-23). Score information: A4, 6 pages, 113 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transposed up a minor 3rd from original key.
- Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2002-09-09). Score information: A4, 6 pages, 112 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Original key. Revised August 2008.
General Information
Title: Diliges Dominum
Composer: William Byrd
Source of text: Matthew 22: 37 & 39
Number of voices: 8vv Voicings: SSAATTBB, SATB.SATB or ATTB.ATTB
Genre: Sacred, Canon, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1575 in Cantiones quae ab argumento sacrae vocantur, no. 25
Description: Ingenious canonic setting of the two Great Commandments. Against each part in the source is inscribed "Due partes in una recte & retro" ("Two parts in one, forward and in retrograde") — each pair of voices sings the same music in opposite directions simultaneously.
Original text and translations
Latin text Diliges Dominum Deum tuum, |
English translation Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart |
German translation Du wirst [sollst] den Herrn, deinen Gott, lieben, |
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