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Ad te levavi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Entrance songs
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Corinne Cooze
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Ad te levavi by Heinrich Isaac — Lyrics
Ad te [Domine] levavi animam meam, Deus meus, in te confido:
non erubescam neque irrideant me inimici mei.
Etenim universi qui te expectant non confundentur.
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About Ad te levavi
Heinrich Isaac's Ad te levavi sets a prayerful Latin text from Psalm 25, expressing humble trust and a plea for guidance. The composer crafts a devotional atmosphere for this sacred motet, suitable for use as an entrance antiphon. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic texture, with Isaac’s masterful counterpoint creating moments of profound intensity, particularly as the plea for divine instruction unfolds. The music is designed to draw the listener into contemplation of faith and reliance on God. This setting reflects the Renaissance tradition of sacred polyphony, offering a compelling musical interpretation of the psalm’s spiritual yearning.
