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Animam meam dilectam
Staff Notation • Sacred, Tenebrae responsories
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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 · Miguel Astor
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Animam meam dilectam by Tomás Luis de Victoria — Lyrics
Animam meam dilectam tradidi in manus iniquorum,
et facta est mihi hereditas mea sicut leo in silva:
dedit contra me voces adversarius, dicens:
Congregamini, et properate ad devorandum illum:
posuerunt me in deserto solitudinis, et luxit super me omnis terra:
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About Animam meam dilectam
This profound setting of a Latin text is a responsory for Tenebrae, traditionally sung during Holy Week. Tomás Luis de Victoria, a master of Spanish Renaissance polyphony, crafts a deeply expressive motet for SATB choir. The music powerfully conveys the sorrowful lament of the text, depicting betrayal, abandonment, and the desperate plea for recognition and aid. The voices intertwine to paint a vivid picture of desolation, reflecting the suffering described in the verses. Victoria's mastery of counterpoint and harmonic colour brings out the raw emotion of the words, making this a moving and impactful selection for devotional occasions.
