Vidimus stellam (William Byrd)

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Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2002-12-02).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 106 kB    Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Revised Jan 09

General Information

Title: Vidimus stellam
Composer: William Byrd

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: AATB

Genre: SacredMotet

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Gradualia II (1607), no.12

Description: Communion motet for Epiphany mass

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Original text and translations

Latin.png Latin text

Vidimus stellam ejus in Oriente, et venimus cum muneribus adorare Dominum.

English.png English translation

We have seen his star in the East and are come with gifts to adore the Lord.
(Matthew 2:2)

German.png German translation

Wir haben seinen Stern gesehen im Morgenland und sind gekommen, ihn anzubeten.
(Matthäus 2; aus 2)