MB5002
Regina Coeli
Music: Michael Buck, Words: Anon
Voicing: SATB
Performance time approx: 1m 30s
(Queen of Heaven)
words from a hymn to the Virgin sung in the
Roman Catholic evening service of Compline
set to music by Michael Buck
for soprano, alto, tenor and bass chorus
in memoriam Alice (1916-1998)
Price code: B
Complexity:
This is a joyful piece in celebration of the long life of a friend of mine. The first part of each line should be sung quite freely, in plainchant style, and just a little faster than the tutti sections; the note durations given for these plainchant sections are just a guide. Throughout the piece, please allow a little space between phrases.
A recording by Rudsambee company of singers is available on their album bottled at source (RUBEECD003).
Regina Coeli
Regina coeli laetare! Alleluia
Quia quem meruisti portare, Alleluia
Resurrexit sicut dixit; Alleluia
Ora pro nobis Deum; Alleluia
Translation
Queen of the heavens, rejoice! Alleluia
For He whom you were worthy to bear, Alleluia
Has risen as He said, Alleluia
Pray for us to God, Alleluia!
Full pronunciation guide provided