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Da ispravitsya
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Da ispravitsya by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — Lyrics
In finem. Psalmus David.
Eripe me, Domine, ab homine malo; a viro iniquo eripe me.
Qui cogitaverunt iniquitates in corde, tota die constituebant praelia.
Acuerunt linguas suas sicut serpentis; venenum aspidum sub labiis eorum.
Custodi me, Domine, de manu peccatoris, et ab hominibus iniquis eripe me.
Qui cogitaverunt supplantare gressus meos:
absconderunt superbi laqueum mihi. Et funes extenderunt in laqueum;
juxta iter, scandalum posuerunt mihi.
Dixi Domino: Deus meus es tu; exaudi, Domine, vocem deprecationis meae.
Domine, Domine, virtus salutis meae, obumbrasti super caput meum in die belli.
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About Da ispravitsya
This setting of Psalm 140 opens with a plea for deliverance from evil, setting a tone of supplication. The text then shifts to a prayer for protection against enemies and the snares they lay. Tchaikovsky’s SSA setting masterfully captures the dramatic arc of the psalm, moving from profound distress to a desperate but hopeful appeal for divine intervention. The blend of Latin and Church Slavonic texts in this sacred anthem creates a rich linguistic and spiritual dimension, reflecting the composer’s deep connection to Orthodox tradition while also engaging with broader liturgical music. The intricate vocal lines and harmonic language of this arrangement offer a compelling challenge and a rewarding experience for treble choirs.
