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The ChoirHome >> Domain name >> Repertoire Our domain name comes from the works by Lassus, the motet Vinum bonum and the Missa ad imitationem vinum bonum, which are an established part of our repertoire. The text of the motet proclaims the virtue of good wine, the miracle of the wedding at Cana, and the daily miracle of the Eucharist: Vinum bonum et suave, nunquam tibi vinum tale, vinum cor laetificat, vinum purum et germanum morbos pellit reddens sanum corpus quod rectificat, vinum bonum mere sumptum senem facit mire promptum formosulis commendans. Christus vinum semel fecit ex aqua, quod non deficit et bibentes saturans. Ne mireris semel factum in vite quotidie. Ergo Christum invocemus, quod laetantes hic bibemus quod tale vinum porrigat. Fiat. This is good smooth wine. Never did I drink one such, wine which
glads the heart, pure and genuine wine which repels sickness, giving
back health to the body it restores: good wine taken undiluted
wonderfully renews an old man's appreciation of feminine beauty. Christ
once made wine from water, of which there was plenty, slaking the thirst
of all who were drinking. Do not marvel that this was done once but that
it happens every day. Therefore let us call upon Christ that we may
drink with joy the wine he offers. Let it be so.
Page updated 12/03/03
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