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Domine Jesu Christe
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSAATB,SSATTB · Gerhard Weydt
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Domine Jesu Christe by Christophorus Clavius — Lyrics
Domine [Jesu Christe], non sum dignus
ut intres sub tectum meum,
sed tantum dic verbum,
et sanabitur puer meus. (Victoria, Walliser & Clavius: "anima mea")
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About Domine Jesu Christe
Christophorus Clavius's Domine Jesu Christe is a substantial motet for double choir (SSAATTB, SSATTB) setting a Latin text from the liturgy. The music is characterized by its contrapuntal complexity and rich harmonic language, exploring the full sonic potential of the combined forces. The interplay between the two choirs creates a sense of grandeur and dramatic intensity. The text, taken from the Gospel of Matthew, is a plea for Christ's healing power, and Clavius's setting emphasizes the solemnity and profound spiritual yearning of the words. This is a powerful and demanding work suitable for advanced choirs seeking to explore the rich tradition of sacred polyphony.
