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.
Барбер 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.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: SAMUEL BARBER
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Igor K
1. Agnus Dei, Op. 11 (Barber Adagio) [Excerpt] - Barber
2. Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11 - Faure
3. Missa Papae Marcelli: I. Kyrie - Palestrina
4. Ave verum corpus, K. 618 - Mozart
5. Cantata No.147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben' BWV147: X "Jesu bleibet meine Freude" [Jesu, Joy o - Bach
6. Vespers, Op. 37: VI. Ave Maria - Choir Of New College Oxford
7. Enigma Variations, Op. 36: X. Nimrod, "Lux aeterna" - Choir Of New College Oxford
8. Totus tuus, Op. 60 - Choir Of New College Oxford
9. Hear my Prayer (O for the Wings of a Dove) - Mendelssohn
10. The Lamb - Tavener
11. Requiem in D Minor, Op. 48: VII. In Paradisum - Faure
12. Miserere mei - Choir Of New College Oxford
Lerner Langwej
"Agnus Dei"
Latin
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.
English
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.
See John 1:29
Pasi P
The beauty of this piece is almost impossible to bear
Simon East
This 8 minutes of perfection manages to make me as calm and serene as i could ever feel, but at the same time making me feel like my heart and soul have been ripped out.... beautiful music.
Steven Valdes
Amen, brother.
TheElena1951
You described it perfectly Simon!
Peter Waters
delicious comment Simon, you took the words right out of my mouth, like so many enlightened beings from the East
Derek Curtis
i love both Barber's adagio for strings and agnus dei, but when it comes down to it, the choir version is significantly more emotional than the strings, but i still love them both
Monique MALAURIE
C'est vraiment extraordinaire, d'une beauté sans pareille!
Melhores Musicas Católicas Marianas
Louvor maravilhoso esse nosso é magnifico Deus seja com vc🙏
Francisco Pareja Díez
Agnus Dei es una de las composiciones mas extraordinarias que se hayan compuesto en la historia de la musica, es realmente deliciosa escucharla y la quietud de espiritu y la paz del alma que transmite esta melodia, que la hace realmente deliciosa y hermosa¡.
Syrionn
I don't think I have cried to any other song as much as this. Simply beautiful.