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Edition by Nikolaus Hold
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 2 pages
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Ad te levavi, Op. 9, No. 10 by Johann Kaspar Aiblinger — 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, Op. 9, No. 10

This setting of the Latin Offertory text opens with a clear, homophonic texture, immediately establishing the supplication of the words. The SATB voices move with a sense of focused devotion, reflecting the plea to lift one's soul to God in trust. As the music progresses, there are moments of gentle imitation and richer harmonic exploration, particularly in the central section where the text speaks of God's ways. The composer crafts a musical setting that is both prayerful and direct, creating a devotional atmosphere appropriate for its sacred Latin text. The piece concludes with a return to the steadfast confidence of the opening.