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Eram quasi agnus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Tenebrae responsories
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Eram quasi agnus by Tomás Luis de Victoria — Lyrics
Eram quasi agnus innocens:
ductus sum ad immolandum, et nesciebam:
consilium fecerunt inimici mei adversum me, dicentes:
Venite, mittamus lignum in panem ejus,
et eradamus eum de terra viventium.
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About Eram quasi agnus
The Latin text of Eram quasi agnus speaks of innocence betrayed, a lamb led to the slaughter, and the plotting of enemies. Tomás Luis de Victoria's setting for SATB voices draws powerfully on this imagery of sorrow and injustice. As a Tenebrae responsory, this music was intended for the solemn services of Holy Week. Victoria's masterful control of harmony and texture intensifies the dramatic unfolding of the text, creating a profound and moving musical experience that reflects the deep emotion of the sacred words.
