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De Profundis H 189
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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De Profundis H 189 by Marc-Antoine Charpentier — 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 H 189
From the depths of despair, this motet calls to the Lord. Charpentier's setting of Psalm 130 vividly expresses the plea for mercy and the hope for redemption. The text, a penitential psalm, speaks of confessing iniquities and finding solace and forgiveness in God's steadfast love and abundant redemption. The composer crafts a powerful and moving experience for a large choir, divided into SATB and SSATB sections, allowing for rich textural contrasts and dramatic expression suitable for sacred occasions. The Latin text is deeply devotional, reflecting a profound spiritual yearning and trust in divine compassion.
