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Improperium
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Offertory Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Pothárn Imre
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Improperium by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Improperium expectavit cor meum et miseriam
et sustinui qui simul mecum contristaretur et non fuit;
consolantem me quæsivi et non inveni.
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About Improperium
This sacred motet by Orlando di Lasso is suitable for liturgical settings, particularly for the season of Lent. Sung in Latin by an SATB choir, Improperium sets a text of profound sorrow and desolation. The music reflects the suffering described in the lyrics, where the speaker laments their betrayal and the lack of solace. Di Lasso masterfully portrays the bitterness of the offered gall and vinegar, creating a powerful and moving expression of Christ's passion. This motet offers a deeply reflective musical experience, ideal for choirs seeking to convey the solemnity and pathos of Holy Week.
