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Iesu dulcis memoria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Iesu dulcis memoria by Giacomo Petrino — Lyrics
Jesu dulcis memoria
Dans vera cordis gaudia:
Sed super mel et omnia
Ejus dulcis præsentia.
Nil canitur suavius,
Nil auditur jucundius
Nil cogitatur dulcius
Quam Jesus Dei filius.
Jesu spes pænitentibus,
Quam pius es petentibus!
Quam bonus te quærentibus!
Sed quid invenientibus?
Nec lingua valet dicere,
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About Iesu dulcis memoria
Giacomo Petrino’s SSA,SST setting of Iesu dulcis memoria offers a devotional experience through its sacred Latin text. The music is crafted to reflect the profound sweetness and joy found in the remembrance of Jesus, as expressed in the lyrics. Petrino’s compositional choices likely emphasize the tender and loving relationship between the devotee and the divine, creating a rich and intimate musical setting. The interplay between the SSA and SST voices probably enhances the devotional quality of the text, allowing for moments of both gentle reflection and soaring praise. This motet is a fitting choice for choirs seeking to explore the expressive possibilities of sacred choral music.
