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Ad te levavi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ad te levavi by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
Ad te levavi oculos meos, qui habitas in coelis.
Miserere nostri Domine,
quia multum repleti sumus despectione.
Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini
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About Ad te levavi
This powerful motet by Philippe de Monte sets a compelling Latin text that begins with a plea for divine mercy, reflecting a deep sense of desolation. The composer crafts a rich sonic landscape for SATTB voices, imbuing the words of supplication with profound emotional weight. The text moves from sorrow to a prayer for deliverance, invoking God as the creator of heaven and earth and the ultimate source of strength. De Monte's masterful setting captures the penitential spirit of the psalm, guiding the listener through a journey of humble confession towards a hopeful reliance on divine aid. It is a moving example of Renaissance sacred polyphony.
