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I Was Like a Lamb
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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I Was Like a Lamb by Marco Antonio Ingegneri — Lyrics
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I was like a lamb that is innocent,
I was brought to the slaughter, and I knew it not;
mine enemies have taken counsel against me, saying:
Come, let us put wood into his bread,
and let us root him out of the land of the living.
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About I Was Like a Lamb
Marco Antonio Ingegneri was a celebrated composer of sacred music in the late 16th century, a contemporary of Palestrina. This motet, I Was Like a Lamb, is a profound setting of a sorrowful text from the Old Testament, expressing betrayal and a lament for impending doom. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic interplay, effectively conveying the emotional weight of the words. The composer's skill is evident in how the music captures the vulnerability and suffering described in the text, making it a powerful addition to any liturgical or concert setting. Its straightforward yet moving musical language offers a compelling devotional experience.
