Translation of Latin Text of Vivaldi`s setting of the Gloria

This translation was produced for Summertown Choir (2005-6) as an aid for rehearsing and for
programme notes.

The sections to be sung by the choir are in bold.

Translation of Vivaldi Gloria (RV589)

The words of Vivaldi’s Gloria are an expanded version of the Gloria which forms part of the usual setting of the Mass.
Sections 3, 6 and 10 are sung by the soloists alone; the other sections are sung by the choir / by the choir and soloists.

1. Gloria

Gloria in excelsis deo

Glory to God in the highest

2. Et in terra

Et in terra pax hominibus

And on earth peace to people

Bonae voluntatis
Of good will

3. Laudamus te

Laudamus te, benedicimus te,

We praise thee, we bless thee,

Adoramus te, glorificamus te.

We worship thee, we glorify thee.

4. Gratias agimus

Gratias agimus tibi

We thank thee

5. Propter magnam

Propter magnam gloriam tuam,.

For thy great glory,
6. Domine Deus

Domine Deus, rex coelestis,

Lord God, Heavenly King,

Deus pater omnipotens,

Almighty God and Father,

7. Domine Fili unigenite

Domine fili unigenite Jesu Christe,

Lord Jesus Christ the only-begotten Son

8. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei

Domine Deus, agnus Dei, filius patris,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

Qui tollis peccata mundi,

Who takest away the sins of the world,

Miserere nobis.
Have pity on us.

9. Qui tollis

Qui tollis peccata mundi,

Thou who takest away the sins of the world,

Suscipe deprecationem nostram

Hear our prayer.

10. Qui sedes

Qui sedes ad dexteram patris,

Thou who sittest on the right hand of the Father,

Miserere nobis.
Have pity upon us.

11. Quoniam tu solus

Quoniam tu solus sanctus, Tu solus Dominus,

For thou alone art holy, Thou alone art the Lord,
Tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe,
Thou alone art the Highest, Jesus Christ,

12. Cum sancto spiritu

Cum sancto spiritu, in gloria Dei patris,

With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father,

Amen.

Translation by Valerie Worth-Stylianou: October 2005