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Antiphon, Canticle, Feasts, Hymnology, in fine arts, in music, Nunc Dimittis, Simeon's Song of Praise
Aert de Gelder (or Arent, 26 October 1645 – 27 August 1727) is one of Rembrandt’s last pupils while in Amsterdam (1661 to 1663) (Wikipedia). I discovered Christian liturgy, first, when taking courses in the Fine Arts and, second, as a student of musicology. Students of musicology must learn liturgy and the Nunc dimittis is a good example. There was a demand for liturgical music. As a result, the development of polyphony, the combination of voices, occurred from liturgical chant to liturgical chant and from madrigal to madrigal, its secular counterpart. Liturgy also constitutes one of the main subject matters of the visual arts.
In my family Candlemas was celebrated, but I was not told that the Nunc dimittis was Simeon’s Song of Praise, a canticle. In fact, although I attended a Catholic school, we were never told that Candlemas was a commemoration of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple and of Mary’s Purification after Childbirth.
Nunc dimittis
February 2nd is “Nunc dimittis” day and “Nunc dimittis” is Simeon’s Song of Praise. In yesterday’s poat I inserted Palestrina’s “Nunc dimittis,” but today we will hear William Byrd‘s “Nunc dimittis.”
Here are the words of the “Nunc Dimittis:”
English (Book of Common Prayer, 1662) Now Thou dost dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy word in peace; Because my eyes have seen Thy salvation, Which Thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel. Latin (Vulgate) Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace: Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum: Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel. _________________________ Religious art composer: William Byrd (1540 or late 1539 – 4 July 1623, by the Julian calendar, 14 July 1623, by the Gregorian calendar) title: Nunc Dimittis performers: Alexander Kamerkoor© Micheline Walker
2 February 2012
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ephesus431 said:
Another great post! I find your blog to be very intellectually stimulating. Have you heard of the Tallis Scholars? They sing sacred polyphony quite beautifully. You are the only woman I know who has heard of Lactantius. Cura, ut optime valeas!
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michelinewalker said:
Thank you very much. Best, Micheline
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michelinewalker said:
Hello!
I don’t know about sites that cover the same subjects. One studies the “Nunc Dimittis” in musicology courses.
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Rung said:
How wonderous that Simeon and Anna could believe that profoundly based only on seeing a peasant infant in the Temple. They intuitively grasped the whole, so to speak, when all they could see was one small part. Thank you for reminding us that we have seen our salvation in Christ.
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michelinewalker said:
It’s almost as though Simeon was the first Christian, in spirit at least. Other Jews did not look upon Jesus as the saviour they had long awaited. Intuition seems a gift. I thank you for your comment. Best, MW
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michelinewalker said:
Thank you! Micheline
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Thank you very much. Best, Micheline
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