Nunc dimittis [Now let] (Luke 2:29-32) – Gustav Holst Posted on December 26, 2016 Posted in Holst, Gustav (1874-1934) English: Gustav Holst (1874–1934) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Luke 2:29-32 [Latin] 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. Nunc dimittis, H127, composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934) Gustav Holst: Nunc dimittisWatch this video on YouTube Performed by the Stanford Chamber Chorale, under the direction of Stephen M. Sano BUY MP3/ALBUM MP3: Nunc dimittis by Gustav Holst SHEET MUSIC Choral (SATB). Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Arranged by Desmond Ratcliffe. Music Sales America. Sacred, 20th Century, Choral. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV290459R. Published by Novello & Co Ltd. (HL.14015253).
Magnificat [Magnifies] (Luke 1:46-55) – Antonio Vivaldi Posted on December 18, 2016 Posted in Vivaldi, Antonio (1678-1741) Madonna of the Magnificat ( ) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Luke 1:46-55 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. 54 He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; 55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. Magnificat, RV610, composed by Antonio VIvaldi (1678-1741) Vivaldi - Magnificat - Giovanni AntoniniWatch this video on YouTube Performed by Artaria Ensemble BUY MP3/ALBUM SHEET MUSIC Bearbeitet fur Soli, Chor und Orgel. Composed by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). Arranged by Andreas Kohs. Stapled. Choir & Organ. Arranged for Soloists, Choir and Organ. Score. RV 610/611. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA7516). FREE SHEET MUSIC Choral Public Domain Library
Angelus ad pastores ait [The angel said to the shepherds] (Luke 2:10-11) – Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Posted on December 11, 2016 Posted in Sweelinck, Jan (1562-1621) Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Kupferstich von J. Müller, 1624 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Luke 2:10-11 [Latin] 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Angelus ad pastores ait, (1619, from Cantiones Sacrae) composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) Angelus ad pastores aitWatch this video on YouTube Performed by Nova Singers MP3/ALBUM MP3: Angelus ad pastores ait FREE SHEET MUSIC Choral Public Domain Library
Gaudete in Domino [Rejoice in the Lord] (Philippians 4:4) – Giaches de Wert Posted on December 4, 2016 Posted in de Wert, Giaches (1535-1596) English: Incipit of the Gregorian chant introit for Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Philippians 4:4 [Latin] 4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Gaudete in Domino (from Il secondo libro de motetti, 1581) composed by Giaches de Wert 1535 1596 Gaudete in Domino, by Giaches de WertWatch this video on YouTube Performed by Quire Cleveland BUY MP3/ALBUM MP3: Gaudete in Domino (instrumental) FREE SHEET MUSIC Choral Public Domain Library