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Fuit homo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Fuit homo by Benedetto Binaghi — Lyrics
Fuit homo missus a Deo, cui nomen erat Joannes.
Hic venit in testimonium, ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine,
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About Fuit homo
Benedetto Binaghi composed Fuit homo for SATTB voices in Latin. This sacred motet draws from the Gospel of John, setting verses that describe the arrival of John the Baptist. The text speaks of him being sent from God to bear witness to the light and prepare a perfect people for the Lord. Binaghi’s setting brings this significant biblical narrative to life through the rich textures possible with five vocal parts, creating a powerful and devotional musical experience.
