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Libera me
Staff Notation • Sacred, Responsories
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Libera me by Gregorio Allegri — Lyrics
Libera me, Domine, de morte æterna in die illa tremenda:
Quando cæli movendi sunt et terra:
Dum veneris judicare sæculum per ignem.
Tremens factus sum ego, et timeo,
dum discussio venerit, atque ventura ira.
Quando cæli movendi sunt et terra.
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About Libera me
Allegri's potent setting of the Libera me text for double SATB choir opens with a sense of profound awe and trepidation. The text, a plea for deliverance from eternal death on the day of judgment, is powerfully conveyed through the antiphonal interplay of the two choirs, creating a rich and resonant sound world. The music builds in intensity, mirroring the dramatic imagery of the shaking heavens and earth. The demanding SATB.SATB voicing allows for magnificent contrasts and moments of sublime polyphony, culminating in a moving prayer for eternal rest. This sacred responsory is a significant work for a large, accomplished choir, offering a deeply affecting experience for both performers and listeners.
