Francesca Caccini
1618.24

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Beate Sebastiane

Originally for Soprano and basso continuo.
Original Language: Latin
Motet

Beate Sebastiane
cognovit iustitiam
et vidit mirabilia magna
et exoravit Altissimum
et inventus est in numero sanctorum
Alleluia.

Third antiphon of third nocturne, Matins, for Christmas

English

Motet

O blessed Sebastian:
He has come to know justice
And he has seen great miracles;
He has entreated the Most High and has been found among the saints.
Alleluia.

Translated by:

David Larrick

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Beate Sebastiane

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    Francesca Caccini : Songs from Il Primo Libro Delle Musiche

    Henriette Feith, soprano, David van Ooijen, theorbo, Jasper Schweppe, baritone, David Jansen, organ

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