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Beatam me dicent
Staff Notation • Sacred, Canons
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Beatam me dicent by Francisco Valls — Lyrics
;Vulgate
Magnificat, anima mea, Dominum
et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo, salutari meo.
Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ:
ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
Quia fecit mihi magna, qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius,
et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
Fecit potentiam in brachio suo,
dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles;
esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes.
Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiæ suæ,
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About Beatam me dicent
Francisco Valls' Beatam me dicent is a sacred work for SSAT voices, sung in Latin. The text is drawn from the Magnificat, a canticle from the Gospel of Luke traditionally sung at Vespers. It is a declaration of praise and gratitude for God's favour, focusing on His mercy and power. The composer's setting draws on the rich tradition of sacred polyphony. This piece is structured as a canon, a form of contrapuntal composition that Valls explored within his sacred output, showcasing intricate musical lines and imitative textures. The devotional character of the text is reflected in the careful interplay of voices.
