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Hei mihi, Domine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Responsories
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Hei mihi, Domine by Carlo Gesualdo — Lyrics
Hei [Heu] mihi, Domine, quia peccavi nimis in vita mea.
Quid faciam miser? Ubi fugiam, nisi ad te, Deus meus?
Miserere mei, dum veneris in novissimo die.
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About Hei mihi, Domine
Carlo Gesualdo's motet Hei mihi, Domine sets a penitential text of profound personal distress. The words cry out to God in anguish over past sins, seeking refuge and mercy in the face of divine judgment. The SATB choir voices express the soul's turmoil and plea for divine succour. The composer's characteristic harmonic language and intense chromaticism powerfully underscore the dramatic emotional content of this sacred Latin responsory, creating a vivid portrayal of contrition and hope.
