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Exaltabo te
Staff Notation • Sacred, Offertory Hymns
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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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Exaltabo te by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Exaltabo te Domine,
quoniam suscepisti me
nec delectasti inimicos meos super me.
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About Exaltabo te
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, a towering figure of Renaissance sacred music, composed Exaltabo te. This motet is set for SATTB voices in Latin. The text is drawn from the Offertory hymns and expresses profound gratitude and praise to God. The opening lines proclaim, 'I will exalt you, Lord, because you have received me and have not let my enemies rejoice over me. Lord, I cried to you and you have healed me.' Palestrina's setting masterfully captures the devotional spirit of the text, with interwoven vocal lines that build to moments of intense supplication and triumphant thanksgiving. It is a significant work from the golden age of polyphony, offering a rich and moving experience for both performers and listeners.
