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Ubi Caritas
About the Piece
Written for the 2012-2013 University of Northern Colorado Chamber Choir, this piece blends the sounds of ancient chant and Renaissance modal harmony with modern choral idioms. The text is one of the oldest known early Christian prayers. The text is simple and focused on one of life's most beautiful emotions, love.
Instrumentation
SATB A Cappella w. Divisi.
Text
“Ubi Caritas”
Sacred Latin Hymn
Latin Text:
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.
Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor.
Exsultemus, et in ipso jucundemur.
Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum.
Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero.
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.
English Translation:
Where charity and love are, God is there.
Christ's love has gathered us into one.
Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him.
Let us fear, and let us love the living God.
And may we love each other with a sincere heart.
Where charity and love are, God is there.
Composition Year
2012
Duration
ca. 5 mins 30 seconds