Tollite portas (Lift up your heads, o ye gates) (Christoph Dalitz)
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CPDL #25558: 
- Editor: Christoph Dalitz (submitted 2012-02-07). Score information: A4, 1 page, 21 kB Copyright: CC BY SA
- Edition notes: There are four editions for advent/christmas and in the languages English/Latin.
General Information
Title: Tollite portas (Lift up your heads, o ye gates)
Composer: Christoph Dalitz
Number of voices: 3vv Voicing: SAB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 2012
Description: The text "Lift up your heads, o ye gates" is used twice in the propers: first as a gradual in the advent, and second as an offertory at christmas. There are settings for both occasions, each combining a polyphonic antiphon with the appropriate verses. Besides its catholic use as a Gradual in advent and an Offertory on Christmas, it can also be used as an anthem in anglican services.
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