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Ad te levavi animam meam
Staff Notation • Sacred, Offertory Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ad te levavi animam meam by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Ad te [Domine] levavi animam meam, Deus meus, in te confido:
non erubescam neque irrideant me inimici mei.
Etenim universi qui te expectant non confundentur.
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About Ad te levavi animam meam
From the tradition of Roman polyphony, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina composed this setting of the Latin text Ad te levavi animam meam. For SATTB choir, the music expresses the trust and hope of the supplicant seeking divine guidance. The text, taken from Psalm 25, speaks of lifting one's soul to God, confident in protection against enemies and the assurance that those who wait for the Lord will not be ashamed. The composer masterfully crafts the plea for God to show the paths and teach the ways, his rich vocal writing in five parts creating a profound sense of devotion and spiritual reflection. This offertory hymn is a cornerstone of Renaissance sacred music, embodying clarity and devotional intensity.
