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Original tekst

Antevenis virides. Jacobus Vaet. A cappella. Secular , Motet. Language. Latin. SAATBB.

Oversættelse

Antevenis virides. Jacobus Vaet. A cappella. Verdslig, Motet. Sprog. Latin. SAATBB.

Original tekst

Antevenis virides was written in honor of Duke Albrecht of Bavaria, a ruler notable for his enlightened patronage of the greatest composer of the day, Orlandus Lassus. The poem, according to its text source linked with Lassus. although no setting by him survives. , is an acrostic on the Duke's Latin name, Albertus. According to contemporary custom, it is written in Classical hexameters, although particularly convoluted, and praises Albrecht's rule, specifically his role as a patron, one so great that he could "instruct the Muses themselves.

Oversættelse

Antevenis virides was written in honor of Duke Albrecht of Bavaria, a ruler notable for his enlightened patronage of the greatest composer of the day, Orlandus Lassus. The poem, according to its text source linked with Lassus. although no setting by him survives. , is an acrostic on the Duke's Latin name, Albertus. According to contemporary custom, it is written in Classical hexameters, although particularly convoluted, and praises Albrecht's rule, specifically his role as a patron, one so great that he could "instruct the Muses themselves.