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In monte Oliveti
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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In monte Oliveti by Mikolaj Zielenski — Lyrics
In monte Oliveti oravit ad Patrem:
Pater, si fieri potest, transeat a me calix iste:
Spiritus quidem promptus est, caro autem infirma. Fiat voluntas tua.
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About In monte Oliveti
Mikolaj Zielenski's In monte Oliveti unfolds with a rich SATBB texture, creating a profound atmosphere from its opening. The music directly reflects the poignant Latin text drawn from the Passion narrative, depicting Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. The composer captures the human struggle of the words, 'Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak,' before resolving to 'Thy will be done.' The motet then shifts to Christ's admonition to his disciples, 'Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation,' underscoring the themes of human frailty and spiritual vigilance.
