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Anima mea iam de somno a 8
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Anima mea iam de somno a 8 by Christoph Straus — Lyrics
Anima mea iam de somno
in quo tam diu miserator puisti tandem e vigila,
anima mea exsurge de peccato
Deum tuum implora,
ad Dominum Deum tutum exclama,
ut Spiritu pænitudinis infundat
qui te clementer expurget e heu,
iam tempus est, iam tempus es anima mea,
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About Anima mea iam de somno a 8
This motet for double choir (SATB.SATB) by Christoph Straus opens with a rich, imitative texture that gradually unfolds the plea of the soul to awaken from sin. The Latin text implores God to grant the spirit of penitence, cleanse the soul, and renew the face of the earth. The music vividly reflects the words, with moments of intense supplication and hopeful recourse to divine aid. The eight-part writing allows for powerful contrasts and a grand sense of scale, building to a resolute 'Amen' that underscores the profound spiritual journey described in the text.
