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5 Hymnen op. 140
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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5 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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5 Hymnen op. 140 by Josef Rheinberger — Lyrics
Tribulationes cordis mei dilatate sunt: De necessitatibus meis eripe me Domine.
Vide humilitatem meam, et laborem meum: et dimitte omnia peccata mea.
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About 5 Hymnen op. 140
Josef Rheinberger's 5 Hymnen, Op. 140, offers a rich exploration of sacred Latin texts for SATB choir. The composer masterfully crafts expressive vocal lines that convey the profound emotional weight of the liturgical phrases. This motet setting draws the listener into a space of deep contemplation, mirroring the text's plea for deliverance from hardship and the acknowledgment of suffering. Rheinberger’s characteristic harmonic language and contrapuntal skill are evident throughout, creating a compelling musical experience that is both devotional and artistically satisfying. The interplay between the voices builds to moments of intense feeling, reflecting the text’s earnest supplication and the hope for divine forgiveness.
