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Amplius lava me
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Amplius lava me by Francisco Valls — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David,
cum venit ad eum Nathan propheta, quando intravit ad Bethsabee.
Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam; et secundum multitudinem miserationum tuarum, dele iniquitatem meam.
Amplius lava me ab iniquitate mea: et a peccato meo munda me.
Quoniam iniquitatem meam ego cognosco, et peccatum meum contra me est semper.
Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci; ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis, et vincas cum judicaris.
Ecce enim in iniquitatibus conceptus sum: et in peccatis concepit me mater mea.
Ecce enim veritatem dilexisti; incerta et occulta sapientiae tuae manifestasti mihi.
Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor; lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor.
Auditui meo dabis gaudium et laetitiam: et exsultabunt ossa humiliata.
Averte faciem tuam a peccatis meis, et omnes iniquitates meas dele.
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About Amplius lava me
This sacred motet by Francisco Valls opens with a potent plea for purification, drawing on Psalm 51. The composer crafts an intricate dialogue between the SATB and SAB choirs, their voices weaving together to express the text's profound introspection. The music mirrors the lyrical arc, moving from expressions of sin and confession to a fervent hope for cleansing. The Latin text, with its deeply personal and penitential message, is given dramatic weight through the interplay of the divided choral forces. Valls's setting is both musically sophisticated and emotionally resonant, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for choirs seeking to explore profound devotional themes.
