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Confitebor terzo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Confitebor terzo by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Alleluja. Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum,
et congregatione.
Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus.
Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi.
Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator
Dominus.
Escam dedit timentibus se; memor erit in saeculum testamenti sui.
Virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo,
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About Confitebor terzo
This powerful SSATB motet in Latin draws its text from Psalm 111, a hymn of praise and thanksgiving. Monteverdi sets the words with fervent energy, exploring the magnificence of God's works, His justice, and His covenant with His people. The text speaks of God providing for those who fear Him, revealing the power of His deeds, and establishing His eternal testament. The music reflects the sacred nature of the text, with its declarations of God's holy and terrible name, and the beginning of wisdom. It is a fitting setting for a choir seeking to convey profound spiritual devotion through rich, five-part harmony.
