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De profundis clamavi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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De profundis clamavi by Pierre Robert — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine;
Domine, exaudi vocem meam.
Fiant aures tuae intendentes in vocem deprecationis meae.
Si iniquitates observaveris, Domine, Domine, quis sustinebit?
Quia apud te propitiatio est; et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine.
Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus:
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About De profundis clamavi
This powerful motet, De profundis clamavi, is a setting of a Latin text drawn from Psalm 129, a plea for mercy from the depths of distress. It is ideal for penitential seasons or any occasion where profound supplication is appropriate. Pierre Robert crafts a dramatic musical response to the text, with soloists and a large SATTB choir (SSAATTBB) creating a rich and varied sonic landscape. The music builds from the opening cry towards an expression of hope and trust in divine redemption, perfectly capturing the psalm’s journey from despair to assurance. The substantial forces available here allow for a truly immersive and moving experience of this sacred Latin text.
