“Quem pastores laudavere," Michael Praetorius | TENET Vocal Artists
“Quem pastores laudavere” by Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) Live performance by TENET Vocal Artists, Dark Horse Consort, and Bach Collegium San Diego December 14, 2013 Park Avenue Christian Church, NYC Members of TENET Vocal Artists: Jolle Greenleaf and Elizabeth Baber, sopranos Luthien Brackett, alto Hank Heijink, theorbo Members of Bach Collegium San Diego: Anne-Marie Dicce, soprano Matthew Tresler, tenor Paul Tipton, bass Daniel Zuluaga, lute Ruben Valenzuela, chamber organ Members of Dark Horse Consort: Robert Mealy and Julie Andrijeski, violins Alex Opsahl, cornetto Nicholas Daley, Mack Ramsey, and Erik Schmalz, sackbuts English translation: The one praised by the shepherds, to whom the angels said, “Now lay aside your fears,” has been born the king of glory. Now the glory of the angels has become resplendent in the world to all. The joys of a new birth a virgin mother has brought forth, and the true sun has brought light to the darkness. Christ is born today of a virgin, without male seed is born a King. To whom the wise men made their way, bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh, which they offered to the victorious lion. Today remission is given from sin; guilty man can rejoice. Light from heaven has shone now revived with peace and the mother has remained intact. Christ is born today of a virgin, without male seed is born a King Let us rejoice with Mary amid the host of heaven, let them announce the birth with devoted voice & sweet melody. Great is the name of the Lord,Emmanuel, which means ‘God with us’. To the redeeming Lord we redeemed rejoice, this is a joyful day and year. Children, sing together and rejoice, speak with pious voice and applaud. To Christ the king, born God, given to us through Mary, let there resound as is truly fitting praise, honor, and glory. Shepherds openly sayin Bethlehlem whom Mary has born. Praise, honour and glory be to God on high, peace to men of goodwill. Sion praise the Lord with noise, the eternal saviour of mankind.