Alleluia: Spiritus Domini (Nicolle des Celliers de Hesdin)

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CPDL #22298:  

Editor: John Hetland (submitted 2010-09-15).   Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 579 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Source: N. Gombert: Opera omnia, ed. J. Schmidt-Görg, CMM vol. vi. Notation here is at the original pitch, time values halved. Translation, text underlay and musica ficta by John Hetland and The Renaissance Street Singers.

General Information

Title: Alleluia: Spiritus Domini
Composer: Nicolle des Celliers de Hesdin

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SAATB

Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
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Description: Originally attributed to Gombert, this piece is now attributed to Hesdin by Grove Music Online: "Gombert also seems unlikely as the composer of Alleluia spiritus Domini, included in the first edition of a print devoted to his five-voice motets: he does not appear to have played any part in assembling the collection, and the transparent texture of the music, with its frequent antiphonal writing, contrasts sharply with his normal practice. The motet accords stylistically with Hesdin’s more securely attributed compositions, however, so its attribution to him in the Ferrarese print RISM 1539⁷ probably deserves credence."

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Original text and translations

Latin text Alleluia. Spiritus Domini replevit orbem terrarum, venite adoremus eum. Alleluia. Hodie completi sunt dies Pentecostes. Alleluia. Hodie Spiritus Sanctus in igne discipulis apparuit, et tribuit eis charismatum dona. Alleluia. Laudes Deo devotas dulci voce ac sonora plebs devota caelo decantat. Alleluia. Spiritus Sancti gratia Apostolis die hodierna in linguis igneis est infusa. Paracliti praesentia emundet nos a peccati macula pura sibi aptans habitacula. Alleluia.

English translation Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord has filled the world; come, let us adore him. Alleluia. Today has arrived the day of Pentecost. Alleluia. Today the Holy Spirit appeared to the disciples in fire, and bestowed upon them the gift of gifts. Alleluia. Devout praises to God with a sweet and strong voice a devout people sings to heaven. Alleluia. The grace of the Holy Spirit has this day been given to the Apostles in tongues of fire. May the Comforter by his presence cleanse us from the stain of sin, preparing chaste dwellings for himself. Alleluia.