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De fructu vitae
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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De fructu vitae by Jean Maillard — Lyrics
De fructu vitae non gustabit cor tuum
nec sub umbra alarum mearum protegeris in aeternum.
Nam virgineum decus futuro sponso
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About De fructu vitae
The text of Jean Maillard's motet De fructu vitae speaks of guarding virginity for a future spouse, a purity that will be eternally preserved. The composer's setting for SSATB voices in Latin explores this theme of immaculate preservation, hinting at the profound theological significance of such a vow. The motet builds its texture around a cantus firmus, Fiat cor meum et corpus meum immactulatum ut non confundar, reinforcing the plea for an unblemished heart and body. This sacred work offers a rich, polyphonic exploration of devotion and spiritual integrity, suitable for liturgical or concert settings.
