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Ecce venit desideratus diu a 7
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ecce venit desideratus diu a 7 by Bartolomeo Spontone — Lyrics
Ecce venit desideratus diu gentibus cunctis,
praeparate vias, et aperite ei portas vestras,
recipientes adventantem eum.
Quis est ille desideratus diu, cui gentes omnes aperire debent atque,
semitas praeparate cunctas, ut illum recipiant advenientem?
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About Ecce venit desideratus diu a 7
Bartolomeo Spontone's motet Ecce venit desideratus diu is a powerful setting for seven voices (SATTTB) of a Latin text focusing on the anticipation and arrival of a longed-for saviour. The text calls for preparation and open gates, welcoming the 'desired by the nations'. It identifies this figure as the 'king to be admired, our God', mighty in battle and the 'great blessed God for ever'. The piece builds to an urgent plea, 'Come, O Lord, our saviour; come, O Lord, do not delay'. This sacred motet, rooted in the Renaissance polyphonic tradition, offers rich harmonic possibilities and a profound devotional message.
