Sicut cedrus exaltata sum (Felice Anerio)

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  • (Posted 2018-07-21)  CPDL #50580:       
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Edition notes: Transcribed from Proske; lowered P4; clefs modernized; range indicators added; note values halved.
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General Information

Title: Sicut cedrus exaltata sum
Composer: Felice Anerio
Source of text: Sirach 24: vv. 17,20

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: SacredResponsory for the feast of the Assumption of the BVM.

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1854 in Musica Divina Vol. II (Carl Proske), p. 112
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Original text and translations

Latin.png Latin text

17  Sicut cedrus exaltata sum in Libano et sicut cypressus in monte Sion: quasi myrrha electa, dedi suavitatem odoris.
20  Et sicut cinnamomum et balsamum aromatizans: dedi suavitatem odoris.

English.png English translation

17  I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus, and as a cypress tree on mount Sion: I yielded a sweet odour like the best myrrh.
20  And like cinnamon and aromatical balm: I yielded a sweet odour.