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Ad te levavi animam meam
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
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 Orlando di Lasso — 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
Orlando di Lasso’s motet Ad te levavi animam meam for SSATTB voices unfolds with a rich, imitative texture. The polyphony masterfully conveys the devotional plea of the text, drawn from Psalm 24. The composer’s skill is evident in the way each voice part contributes to the overall sonic landscape, creating moments of both grandeur and intimate reflection. The Latin text expresses profound trust in God, seeking guidance and protection against adversaries. The music reflects this earnest supplication, building in intensity as the voices weave together, embodying the profound spiritual journey described in the psalm.
