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Beatus Vir
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Beatus Vir by Francesco Cavalli — Lyrics
Alleluia. Reversionis Aggei et Zacchariae. Beatus vir qui timet Dominum: in mandatis ejus volet nimis.
Potens in terra erit semen ejus; generatio rectorum benedicetur.
Gloria et divitiae in domo ejus: et justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi.
Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis: misericors, et miserator, et justus.
Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat; disponet sermones suos in judicio:
quia in aeternum non commovebitur.
In memoria aeterna erit justus;
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About Beatus Vir
Francesco Cavalli’s Beatus Vir for ATB voices opens with the potent promise of a life lived in God’s favour. The setting unfolds with a clarity and directness that reflects the text’s message of divine blessing and enduring justice. The Latin words, drawn from Psalm 112, speak of a righteous man whose descendants will be blessed, whose house will be filled with riches and whose justice will last for ever. Cavalli’s music moves with a sense of purpose, the three voices weaving together to create a rich yet transparent texture. It is a powerful expression of sacred confidence, suitable for services and concerts.
