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Gli angeli eletti
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Gli angeli eletti by Giovanni Animuccia — Lyrics
Gl'Angeli eletti al gran ben' infinito,
braman hoggi soffrir penosa morte,
accionella celest'empirea corte,
non sia piu il servo ch'il signor gradito.
Piange l'antica madre il gusto ardito,
ch'à figli suoi del ciel chiuse le porte,
e le due man piaggate or sono scorte,
da ridurne al cammin per lei smarrito.
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About Gli angeli eletti
This sacred motet by Giovanni Animuccia, Gli angeli eletti, is set for treble voices (SSB) in Italian. The text, evocative of a deeply devotional mood, speaks of chosen angels yearning for suffering to attain the divine, of the ancient mother weeping for humanity's lost path, and of nature's reaction to sorrow. It describes the sun hiding, rocks splitting, and the earth trembling. The spirits weep for human misfortune, their burdens heavy, while mankind, born to weep, remains unmoved. This piece would suit services or concerts during periods of penitence or reflection, offering a profound and moving musical experience for a treble choir.
