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Ego sum panis vivus
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.
SSAAAT · Renato Calcaterra
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Ego sum panis vivus by Curtio Valcampi — Lyrics
Ego sum panis vitae.
Patres vestri manducaverunt manna in deserto, et mortui sunt.
Hic est panis de coelo descendens: si quis ex ipso manducaverit, non morietur.
Ego sum panis vivus, qui de cælo descendi.
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About Ego sum panis vivus
These are the words of Jesus from the Gospel of John, proclaiming himself the Bread of Life. The text speaks of the manna in the desert and contrasts it with the heavenly bread that gives eternal life. Curtio Valcampi sets this profound passage in a sacred motet for SSAAAT voices. The composer's setting likely reflects the solemnity and theological weight of the biblical narrative, offering a rich choral texture to convey the spiritual significance of Christ's words. This motet is a powerful meditation on faith and eternal life, ideal for a choir seeking a substantial Latin work.
