This performace proved the be a mesmerizing 30 minutes! that just flew by it was so captivating. https://youtube/watch?v=OvZYhxT5Mf8 The Gloria was originally a Greek hymn which was composed most likely in the 2d century. It was translated in Latin by Saint Hilary of Poitiers during the 4th century. It was then used as a morning prayer. The hymn begins with the words the angels use to celebrate and announce the birth of Christ to the shepherds according to the Gospel of Luke (2:14). This explains why the hymn is used at the Mass of Christmas Day. Vivaldi’s Gloria is divided in twelve movements. Below is the Latin text according to Vivaldi’s score, along with a literal English translation. 1. Gloria in excelsis Deo Allegro, for chorus Gloria, gloria, In excelsis Deo. Glory, glory, To God in the highest. 2. Et in terra pax hominibus Andante, for chorus Et in terra pax hominibus Bonae voluntatis. And on earth peace to the men Of good will. 3. Laudamus te Allegro, duetto for two soprano soloists Laudamus te, Benedicimus te. Adoramus te, Glorificamus te. We praise you, We bless you. We adore you, We glorify you. 4. Gratias agimus tibi Adagio, for chorus Gratias agimus tibi. Thanks we give you. 5. Propter magnam gloriam Allegro, for chorus Propter magnam gloriam tuam. Because of your great glory. 6. Domine Deus Rex caelestis Largo, for soprano soloist (and oboe soloist) Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens Lord God, King of Heaven, God Father almighty. 7. Domine Fili Unigenite Allegro, for chorus Domine Fili Unigenite, Jesu Christe Lord Son only begotten, Jesus Christ. 8. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei Adagio, for contralto soloist and chorus Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata mundi Miserere nobis. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Who take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us. 9. Qui tollis peccata mundi Adagio, for chorus Qui tollis peccata mundi, Suscipe deprecationem nostram. Who take away the sins of the world Receive our supplication. 10. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris Allegro, for contralto soloist Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, Miserere nobis. Who sit at the right hand of the Father, Have mercy on us. 11. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus Allegro, for chorus Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, Tu solus Dominus, Tu solus altissimus Jesu Christe. For you alone are holy, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the highest Jesus Christ. 12. Cum Sancto spiritu Allegro, for chorus Cum Sancto spiritu, In Gloria Dei Patris, Amen. With the Holy Spirit, In glory of God the Father, Amen.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 08:27:47 +0000
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