Surrexit a mortuis

The Surrexit a mortuis (He rose from the dead), Op. 23, No. 3, is a composition for choir and organ by Charles-Marie Widor completed in 1867. The text is an anonymous Latin Easter hymn. It is dedicated to R. Moissenet, Maître of the Dijon Cathedral chapel. The work was first published by Hamelle as the last of 3 Motets, Op. 23.

Surrexit a mortuis
Choral music by Charles-Marie Widor
Widor in 1870
EnglishHe rose from the dead
Opus23/3
OccasionEaster
Composed1867 (1867)

History

Widor composed Surrexit a mortuis in 1867. The text is an anonymous Latin Easter hymn.[1] He score it for a four-part choir (SATB) and organ. It was dedicated to R. Moissenet, Maître of the Dijon Cathedral chapel.[2] It was first published by Hamelle as the last of 3 Motets, Op. 23. The single work was published by Dr. J. Butz in 2008, also with an alternate text, Sacerdos et Pontifex.[2]

Recordings

The composition was recorded in 1996 by the Westminster Cathedral Choir conducted by James O'Donnell[1]

References
  1. "Surrexit a mortuis, Op 23 No 3". Hyperion Records. 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  2. "Surrexit a mortuis / Sacerdos et Pontifex" (PDF). Dr. J. Butz. 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
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