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Hor non sapevi forse
Staff Notation • Sacred, Laude
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Hor non sapevi forse by Doritio Isorelli — Lyrics
Hor non sapevi forse
(Tosto il Faciul'rispose,
E'l Ciel con l'occhio scorse)
Ch'all'importanti cose
Del gran Genitor mio,
Convien che m'impieghi io.
Queste tre stanze seguenti si posson cantar sopra la prima parte
Ma dove fosti in tanto
Luce de gli occhi miei
Che con doglie, e con pianto
Da noi cercato sei?
Passar già non si vuole
Tre giorni senza Sole.
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About Hor non sapevi forse
This sacred laude, Hor non sapevi forse, for two sopranos and tenor, dates from a period when such devotional songs were common. The text, sung in Italian, explores a mother's anxious questioning of her son, Jesus, following his disappearance. She wonders where he has been and expresses her deep concern and heartfelt prayers for his safe return. The music reflects the emotional weight of the text, with the voices interweaving to convey both the mother's plea and the son's implied purpose. It would be suitable for a Lenten or Advent service, or indeed any occasion where reflection on devotion and familial concern is appropriate.
