January 1, 2012

Dieric Bouts the Elder, The Adoration of the Magi, Alte Pinakothek, Munich, 1465

On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh [NRSV, Matthew 2:11].



The Epiphany of the Lord [Comments]


10:00 am Choral Eucharist
The Cathedral Singers Octet
Rachelle Choi, Assistant Organist

Prelude: In dulci jubilo [Cleaveland: YouTube], Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)


Mass Setting: Missa secunda, Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612) 


Introit: Ibant Magi [Quartz: text/YouTube], Francisco Guerrero (1528-99)


Motet: Magi videntes stellam [text], Jacob Clemens non Papa  (1510-58)


Postlude: Vom Himmel hoch [Payne: YouTube], Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

No evensong on January 1, 2012