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Beati omnes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Beati omnes by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Beati omnes qui timent Dominum, qui ambulant in viis ejus.
Labores manuum tuarum quia manducabis: beatus es, et bene tibi erit.
Uxor tua sicut vitis abundans in lateribus domus tuae;
filii tui sicut novellae olivarum in circuitu mensae tuae.
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About Beati omnes
This setting of Psalm 127, Beati omnes, for SATTB voices, opens with a gentle imitative texture, drawing the listener into the psalm's comforting message. The Latin text speaks of the blessings bestowed upon those who fear the Lord, who walk in His ways. It paints a picture of domestic felicity: a fruitful wife, thriving children, and a long, prosperous life, culminating in the sight of grandchildren. Gastoldi's music reflects this warmth and security, with rich harmonies and clear melodic lines that are both accessible and expressive. It is a beautiful example of sacred music from the Renaissance, offering a profound sense of peace and well-being.
