In Dulci Jubilo
SATB choral/organ score
PEL5034-Choir and Organ
AN ARRANGEMENT OF THE TRADITIONAL CAROL FOR SATB CHOIR AND ORGAN
This beloved German hymn, with a tune from the 14th century and words in Latin and English by Heinrich Suso (1295-1361) trans. R. L. Pearsall, is majestically set in a joyful and increasingly inventive setting. The first verse opens in the conventional fashion, but by the second verse Halley has moved into Renaissance-style accompaniment. The third (choir only) verse is a tender expression where signature Halley harmonies and rhythms come to the fore, culminating in the fourth and final verse with its descant in the soprano line soaring into the heavens.
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'In Dulci Jubilo', arr. Halley, performed by The Chapel Choir of The University of King's College, directed by Paul Halley, at "A King's Christmas 2016" at 0.57.11
Texts
In Dulci Jubilo
Words: Heinrich Suso ( 1295-1366)
Music: German melody, 14th century, arranged by Paul Halley (1952 - )
1 In dulci jubilo
Let us our homage shew;
Our heart's joy reclineth
In praesepio
And like a bright star shineth,
Matris in gremio
Alpha es et O.
2 O Jesu parvule,
I yearn for thee alway,
Hear me, I beseech thee,
O Puer optime!
My prayer let it reach thee,
O princeps gloriae!
Trahe me post te!
3 O Patris caritas,
O Nati lenitas!
Deeply were we stained
Per nostra crimina;
But thou for us hast gained
Coelorum gaudia.
Qualis gloria!
4 Ubi sunt gaudia,
If that they be not there?
There are angels singing
Nova cantica,
There the bells are ringing
In Regis curia.
O that we were there!
Words: Heinrich Suso (c.1295-1361); trans. R. L. Pearsall
Music: 14th cent. German; arr. P. Halley
Translation of the Latin Text:
1 In dulci jubilo – In quiet joy
In praesepio – In a manger
Matris in gremio – In the mother's lap
Alpha es et O – Thou art Alpha and Omega
2 O Jesu parvule – O tiny Jesus
O Puer optime – O best of boys
O princeps gloriae – O prince of glory
Trahe me post te – Draw me after Thee
3 O Patris caritas – O love of the Father
O Nati lenitas – O gentleness of the Son
Per nostra crimina – Through our sins
Coelorum gaudia – The joy of heaven
4 Ubi sunt gaudia – Where are joys
Nova cantica – New songs
In Regis curia – In the king's court
