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Alleluia, Confitemini Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Alleluia, Confitemini Domino by Jean Mouton — Lyrics
Prima Pars
Alleluia.
Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus,
quoniam in saeculum misericordia eius.
Alleluia.
Laudate pueri Dominum.
Sit nomen Domini benedictum, alleluia.
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About Alleluia, Confitemini Domino
Jean Mouton's Alleluia, Confitemini Domino is a setting of Latin scripture, likely a motet intended for sacred use. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic interplay as the choir explores the text. The piece opens with the jubilant 'Alleluia' before moving into verses from Psalm 118, praising God's enduring mercy. The second part shifts focus to the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to his disciples, recounting his greeting, 'Pax vobis, ego sum' ('Peace be with you, it is I'), and their subsequent joy upon seeing the risen Lord. Mouton masterfully crafts the music to reflect the contrasting emotions of praise and profound spiritual affirmation.
