Angelus ad pastores ait (Michael Praetorius)
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- CPDL #20541: Finale 2009
- Editor: Sabine Cassola (submitted 2009-11-26). Score information: A4, 9 pages, 164 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:score available in Finale 2004
- Editor: Renato Calcaterra (submitted 2009-01-21). Score information: A4, 6 pages, 271 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: No bar lines.
- Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2007-11-13). Score information: A4, 10 pages Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Scorch and PDF options available.
General Information
Title: Angelus ad pastores ait
Composer: Michael Praetorius
Number of voices: 8vv Voicing: SSAATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1607
Description: A Christmas setting from Musae Sioniae, 1607.
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Original text and translations
Latin text
Angelus ad pastores ait:
Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:
quia natus est vobis hodie Salvator mundi.
Alleluia.
English translation
The angel says to the shepherds:
I bring you tidings of great joy.
For unto you is born today the Saviour of the world.
Alleluia.