Circumdederunt me
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Circumdederunt me by Hernando Franco — Lyrics
Byrd text
Circumdederunt me dolores mortis, et pericula inferni invenerunt me.
Tribulationem et dolorem inveni,
Et nomen Domini invocavi. O Domine, libera animam meam.
Gutierrez text
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About Circumdederunt me
Hernando Franco, a significant figure in New World colonial music, composed this sacred work for SATB choir. The Latin text, drawn from psalmody, speaks of being surrounded by the pains of death and the perils of hell, invoking the Lord in tribulation and crying out to God. The composer captures the distress of the text through poignant musical setting. This motet offers a powerful expression of faith and supplication, suitable for liturgical or concert settings.
