2016 - O magnum mysterium, Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611)
from Christmas Reprise XVIII by Vancouver Cantata Singers
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The words for this favourite Christmas motet (pub. 1572) come from the fifth Responsory of Matins on Christmas Eve, reflecting the mediæval mind’s awe of the mystery of the Incarnation. Tomás Luis de Victoria studied music in his native Spain before Emperor Philip II sent him to study
in Rome, where Victoria was strongly influenced by Palestrina, eventually succeeding him as Maestro at the Seminary. Victoria was ordained to the priesthood in 1574 and, in 1587, appointed by Philip II to be chaplain to the Dowager Empress Maria in Madrid. Unlike his contemporaries, Victoria wrote only sacred music, preferring a style which lets the text be easily understood by the faithful.
in Rome, where Victoria was strongly influenced by Palestrina, eventually succeeding him as Maestro at the Seminary. Victoria was ordained to the priesthood in 1574 and, in 1587, appointed by Philip II to be chaplain to the Dowager Empress Maria in Madrid. Unlike his contemporaries, Victoria wrote only sacred music, preferring a style which lets the text be easily understood by the faithful.
lyrics
O magnum mysterium
Et admirabile sacramentum
Ut animalia viderent Dominum natum
Jacentem in praesepio:
Beata Virgo,
Cujus viscera meruerunt portare
Dominum Jesum Christum.
Alleluia.
O great mystery
And admirable/wonderful sacrament,
That animals see the Lord born
Lying in a manger:
O blessed virgin,
Whose womb was worthy to bear
The Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia.
Et admirabile sacramentum
Ut animalia viderent Dominum natum
Jacentem in praesepio:
Beata Virgo,
Cujus viscera meruerunt portare
Dominum Jesum Christum.
Alleluia.
O great mystery
And admirable/wonderful sacrament,
That animals see the Lord born
Lying in a manger:
O blessed virgin,
Whose womb was worthy to bear
The Lord Jesus Christ.
Alleluia.
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from Christmas Reprise XVIII,
released November 22, 2022
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Vancouver Cantata Singers is a multi-award-winning, semi-professional choral ensemble in Vancouver, B.C.
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Known for technical virtuosity, fine blend and exceptionally high performance standards, the choir also commissions new works from critically acclaimed composers which have led to extremely successful and innovative collaborations with regional and international artists and ensembles.
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