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Expectans expectavi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Offertory Hymns
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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.
SATTB · Jeffrey Quick
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Expectans expectavi by Giovanni Maria de Rossi — Lyrics
(From Psalm 39 of the Psalterium Romanum)
Expectans expectavi Dominum,
et respexit me:
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About Expectans expectavi
Giovanni Maria de Rossi's Expectans expectavi is a sacred motet for SATTB choir, setting a Latin text drawn from Psalm 39. The text speaks of patient waiting for the Lord, who hears the supplication and places a new song of praise into the singer's mouth. The composer's setting reflects this journey from humble entreaty to joyful thanksgiving, with the five-part texture providing rich opportunities for expressive vocal interplay. This motet, fitting for liturgical use or concert programming, offers a profound musical meditation on divine faithfulness and the renewal of the spirit through song. Its rich harmonic language and clear contrapuntal lines make it a rewarding challenge for a capable choir.
