Lux Aurumque
Eric Whitacre Lyrics
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Calida gravisque pura velut aurum
Et canunt angeli molliter
modo natum.
The lyrics of Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre convey a sense of purity, weight and warmth, very much in line with the idea of light (lux) and gold (aurum) as symbols of enlightenment and perfection. The opening word Lux (light) sets the tone for the rest of the poem, which describes the light as warm (calida), weighty (gravis) and pure (pura), just like gold. The image that emerges is that of a light that is not just bright, but also comforting and reassuring, a light that guides and protects.
The second line introduces the idea of angels singing softly about the birth of a child (modo natum). This is a reference to the Christmas story and the birth of Christ, who has been traditionally associated with light, purity and enlightenment. The combination of the angelic singing and the warm, weighty light creates an atmosphere of reverence, awe and celebration. The poem ends with a sense of wonder and gratitude for the gift of light and the promise of salvation symbolized by the Nativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Lux
Light
Calida gravisque pura velut aurum
Warm, heavy, and pure like gold
Et canunt angeli molliter
And the angels sing softly
Modo natum.
A newborn child.
Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: Eric Whitacre
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@yangdjinn13
Lux,
Calida gravisque pura velut aurum
Et canunt angeli molliter
modo natum.
Light,
warm and heavy as pure gold
and angels sing softly
to the new-born babe.
Music is truly divine and thus some God within man, in its mystic ways, bridles the world with blissful sound that we may know the nature of Being and the art of Knowing. To Eric Whiticre...for bringing this sound so that we may glimpse that light.
@jordynkulawik5429
I got to sing soprano 1 descant for this song in the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. It was the highest honor of my entire life!
@Johnxxxxxxx
Hayden Robak Wouldn't it be coral then?
@anthonydillion2631
Omg I’ve heard the cathedral in Notre Dame are absolutely gorgeous and amazing to sing in, I’m so jealous
@DanielElson
Jordyn Kulawik I sang this last year when I was 14, the bass 2 part was so fun 😂😂 c#2
@georgestamatakis9601
that is beautiful
@flamingsavage1183
I live in Indiana as well, plus this was a fun song to perform
@MaddieDOZER
My choir had the opportunity to sing this in a cathedral in Ireland, and oh man it brought us all to tears
@culbycove4963
+Buffalo Nuggets is there a recording of it because i would love to hear it
@andrewsinclair7159
Gotta love that feeling when you and others produce a sound so unexpectedly powerful that it moves you and you can barely carry the tune. It's about as close as you can get on this earth to shaking God's hand.
@PlatypusVomit
@@andrewsinclair7159 It is a really interesting feeling. I've never had the experience to quite that extent, but in high school decades ago our choir performed once in a little old church that had just the perfect acoustics and it was really something.