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Ad te desiderat
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Peter Rottländer
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Ad te desiderat by Serafino Patta — Lyrics
Ad te desiderat anima mea,
Maria beatissima.
Tu flos paradisi,
super lilia convallium.
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About Ad te desiderat
Serafino Patta's Ad te desiderat is a sacred motet for SATB choir, sung in Latin. The text expresses a deep longing for the Virgin Mary, calling her the "flower of paradise" and comparing her to lilies. It vividly paints a scene of heavenly choirs of angels singing her praises, with the earthly realm echoing this jubilation through voices and instruments. The music aims to capture this profound spiritual yearning and the ultimate joy of devotion, creating an atmosphere of intense reverence and ecstatic praise. This setting offers a powerful devotional experience, exploring themes of divine love and heavenly celebration through rich choral textures.
