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Dixit Martha ad Jesum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dixit Martha ad Jesum by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Dixit Martha ad Jesum:
'Domine, si fuisses hic, frater meus non fuisset mortuus: sed et nunc scio quia quaecumque poposceris a Deo, dabit tibi Deus.'
Dicit illi Jesus:
'Resurget frater tuus.'
Dicit ei Martha:
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About Dixit Martha ad Jesum
Orlando di Lasso’s Dixit Martha ad Jesum for seven voices (STTB.STTTB) unfolds with a rich, imitative texture, each voice entering to build the polyphonic fabric. The setting of this Latin Gospel text, taken from the story of the raising of Lazarus, captures Martha’s plea to Jesus and his comforting response. The music mirrors the dialogue, with moments of earnest supplication giving way to the profound assurance of Christ's words, 'Ego sum resurrectio et vita' (I am the resurrection and the life). Lasso masterfully portrays the human faith and divine power inherent in the narrative, culminating in Martha’s affirmation of belief. This sacred motet is a powerful testament to faith and resurrection.
