performed by
Theatre of Voices
Paul Hillier, Director
on CD “The Age of Cathedrals”
in the set “Monastic Chant,” HMX 2907356.67
(c) 1996 harmonia mundi
Used by permission
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Three-voice conductus, Congaudeant Catholici, Codex Calixtinus, Santiago de Compostela (ca. 1170)
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Congaudeant catholici, letentur cives celici die ista. (refrain) Clerus pulcris carminibus studeat atque cantibus die ista Hec est dies laudabilis, divina luce nobilis die ista. Qua Iacobus palatia, ascendit ad celestia die ista. Vincens herodis gladium, accepit vite bravium. die ista. Ergo carenti termino benedicamus Domino die ista. Magno Patri familias solvamus laudis gratias die ista. |
Let the Catholic people rejoice, Let the citizens of heaven be glad On this day. Let the clergy devote themselves To beautiful songs and hymns On this day. This is the laudable day, Resplendent with divine light, On this day. By which James ascended Into the heavenly temple On this day. Conquering the sword of Herod He accepted the gift of life On this day. Therefore let us praise God, Who is without end, On this day. To the Father of all, Let us express our thanks in praise On this day. |
