Lo, a Virgin Will Be with Child. Composed by Cristobal de Morales. Edited by Mike McFerron. Christmastide, Advent 4 A, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Ars Antiqua Series. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #7318. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7318).
UPC: 785147731801. English, Latin. Text Source: Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7; Translation: Ronald Krisman.
A classic example of a Renaissance motet, your choir will enjoy the harmonic interplay of the voices. Some very effective text painting is present, especially at “God Almighty.” Prepare this piece to highlight the first reading for the Fourth Sunday of Advent in Year A, then use the piece again as part of your Christmas choral offerings.
