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Exaudi Domine vocem meam
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Exaudi Domine vocem meam by Claudio Merulo — Lyrics
Psalmus David, priusquam liniretur. Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea: quem timebo?
Dominus protector vitae meae: a quo trepidabo?
Dum appropiant super me nocentes ut edant carnes meas, qui tribulant me inimici mei, ipsi
infirmati sunt et ceciderunt.
Si consistant adversum me castra, non timebit cor meum; si exsurgat adversum me praelium, in hoc ego sperabo.
Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram, ut inhabitem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitae meae; ut videam voluptatem Domini, et visitem templum ejus.
Quoniam abscondit me in tabernaculo suo; in die malorum abscondito me in tabernaculi sui.
In petra exaltavit me, et nunc exaltavit caput meum super inimicos meos. Circuivi,
et immolavi in tabernaculo ejus hostiam vociferationis;
cantabo, et psalmum dicam Domino.
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About Exaudi Domine vocem meam
This setting of Psalm 27, beginning with the plea 'Hear my voice, O Lord', is a powerful motet for mixed choir. The text, drawn from the Psalms, expresses profound trust in God's protection amidst adversity. The composer creates a rich sound world for the Latin words, suitable for services or concerts when a choir wishes to explore the dramatic and devotional aspects of sacred Renaissance polyphony. The substantial voicing, encompassing both a smaller AATTTBB ensemble and a larger SSAATTB choir, allows for varied textural and dynamic possibilities, making it an ambitious yet rewarding choice for experienced choirs.
