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Del sasso del mio core
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Del sasso del mio core by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Da sasso del mio core, cava dolce Giesu e viv' acqua di pianto,
ond' io lavi quest' alm'immonda tanto.
Merito oime, piu pene, che non son del Mar l'ond'e sue arene, perch'i miei gravi erroi
son de l'ond'e d'arene assai maggiori.
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About Del sasso del mio core
The words of this motet express a deep and passionate plea for divine mercy. The singer laments past transgressions, comparing their weight to the sands of the sea, and begs Jesus for cleansing through tears. This Italian text, imbued with profound penitential feeling, calls for spiritual renewal and forgiveness at the foot of the cross. The SAT voicing offers a rich blend of voices, suitable for conveying the raw emotion and sincerity of the devotional text. André Vierendeels' setting draws the listener into the singer's earnest prayer for redemption and solace.
