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Ad Dominum cum tribularer
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ad Dominum cum tribularer by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Ad Dominum cum tribularer clamavi, et exaudivit me.
Domine, libera animam meam a labiis iniquis et a lingua dolosa.
Quid detur tibi, aut quid apponatur tibi ad linguam dolosam?
Sagittae potentis acutae, cum carbonibus desolatoriis.
Heu mihi, quia incolatus meus prolongatus est! habitavi cum habitantibus
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About Ad Dominum cum tribularer
Jacob Handl's Ad Dominum cum tribularer is a sacred motet for SATB choir, sung in Latin. The text, drawn from Psalm 120, expresses a plea for deliverance from deceitful tongues and enemies of peace. The composer masterfully depicts the psalmist's distress and fervent prayer through rich harmonic language and contrapuntal textures. Handl's setting captures the deep emotion of the text, with moments of intense supplication and eventual hopeful resolution. This motet showcases the composer's skill in crafting profound sacred music suitable for liturgical settings or as a standalone choral work.
