Under Edward Higginbottom’s leadership since 1976, the Choir of New College Oxford has gained a worldwide reputation and is known particularly for its stylish performances of Renaissance and Baroque music. Despite this high musical profile, with many recording commitments and a full programme of concerts in this country, on the continent of Europe and further afield, it is still recognisably what New College’s founder, William of Wykeham, envisaged in the fourteenth century: a choir of sixteen choristers and clerks whose duty was, and still is, to provide a sung liturgy in one of the grandest chapels to be built in Oxford.
The Choir has appeared a number of times at the BBC Proms, and in recent years has performed to audiences in Australia, Brazil, Japan, the Low Countries, France, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.
Agnus Dei
The Choir of New College Oxford Lyrics
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Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei,
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Miserere nobis.
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Dona nobis pacem.
The lyrics to The Choir of New College Oxford's song Agnus Dei are a prayer to Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God. The phrase "Agnus Dei" translates to "Lamb of God" in Latin. The repetition of the line "Qui tollis peccata mundi" emphasizes the idea of Jesus taking away the sins of the world. The phrase "Miserere nobis" means "have mercy upon us" and is a plea for forgiveness and grace.
The third line, "Dona nobis pacem," means "grant us peace." This is a call for an end to strife and conflict, both internal and external. The song is a powerful expression of faith and a plea for redemption and resolution of conflict.
The use of Latin in the song is significant, both for its religious and historical connotations. Latin has been the language of the Catholic Church for centuries, and its use in this song reinforces the idea of a timeless, unchanging faith. Furthermore, the use of the language connects the song to centuries of liturgical tradition and lends a sense of solemnity and reverence to the piece.
Line by Line Meaning
Agnus Dei,
Lamb of God,
Qui tollis peccata mundi,
Who takes away the sins of the world,
Miserere nobis.
Have mercy on us.
Dona nobis pacem.
Grant us peace.
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Written by: SAMUEL BARBER
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@dangreenie5356
Translation is the standard form of the movement
The Lamb of God,
Who took the sins of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
The Lamb of God,
Who took the sins of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
The Lamb of God,
Who took the sins of the world,
Grant us peace.
@teresalaceternalove6049
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
miserere nobis .
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
miserere nobis .
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi ,
dona nobis pacem.
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
miserere nobis .
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
miserere nobis .
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
dona nobis pacem .
@teresalaceternalove6049
Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World ,
have Mercy upon us .
Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World ,
have Mercy upon us.
Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World ,
grant us Peace .
@mattluna7038
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
miserere nobis.
have mercy upon us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
miserere nobis.
have mercy upon us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
dona nobis pacem.
grant us peace.
@teresalaceternalove6049
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
miserere nobis .
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
miserere nobis .
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi ,
dona nobis pacem.
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
miserere nobis .
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
miserere nobis .
Agnus Dei , qui tollis peccata mundi ,
dona nobis pacem .
@teresalaceternalove6049
Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World ,
have Mercy upon us .
Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World ,
have Mercy upon us.
Lamb of God , who takes away the Sins of the World ,
grant us Peace .
@ranbirsingh7666
This surely deserves a 2022 comment, absolutely beautiful 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@ArthurM0rgan63
Even though I am an atheist, I find this music absolutely divine. It seems religion was a powerful source of inspiration for musicians and composers.
@erichgroat838
I found this music divine when I was an atheist – now that I'm not it's even more divine!
@LouciousDark
I think a lot of people become atheist because most religious scriptures are taught in too literal and dogmatic a sense vs the spiritual and philosophical way I believe they were intended. When it's held up to be literal, factual truths it falls to pieces in front of a logical mind almost instantly, but this was never its intended use I do believe.
@rockztah911
@@erichgroat838 what is your religious view/affiliation now? just curios
@erichgroat838
@@rockztah911 Roman Catholic
@rockztah911
@@erichgroat838 Wow! God Bless You! Welcome Home!
@Hyrexon
So touching....one of the best performances of Barber's Agnus Dei that exist.
@Alaistair13
New College Choir and Edward Higginbottom reach perfection. Thank you.
@tonigloupy6209
I've never heard better than this version. NEVER!