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Ad Dominum cum tribularer a 8
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ad Dominum cum tribularer a 8 by Melchior Franck — 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 a 8
The text of this motet, taken from Psalm 120, expresses a cry for deliverance from deceitful tongues and those who hate peace. The composer Melchior Franck sets these words for double choir (SSTB.AATB), allowing for rich interplay between the eight vocal parts. The Latin text describes the psalmist's weary sojourn among those who oppose him, longing for spiritual freedom and security. This motet is a powerful setting of a deeply personal lament, brought to life by the composer's skillful use of contrasting vocal groupings and resonant harmonies.
