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Fado "O Sapientia"
Staff Notation • Secular, Laments
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Fado "O Sapientia" by Krysztof Daletski — Lyrics
O sapiéntia dáta mortálibus áb Apollóne,
Ut veritátem exquírant assídue púra cordéque,
Et ut invéniant ártes, quae frátris misériam lévent,
Técta paupéribus párent, deósque per músicam cólant.
O sapiéntia sérva poténtium cónsiliórum,
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About Fado "O Sapientia"
Krzysztof Daletski's Fado "O Sapientia" offers a striking secular reimagining of a traditional Latin text. Set for tenor voice, this work draws inspiration from the Portuguese fado, a genre often characterized by its expressive laments and themes of longing. The lyrics, though ancient in origin, speak to enduring human desires: the pursuit of truth, the solace found in art, and the complex relationship between power and vulnerability. Daletski's setting explores the duality of wisdom, presenting both its potential to elevate and its capacity to deceive, a poignant reflection on the human condition.
