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Edition by Corinne Cooze
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Added Jul 29, 2026
Composer: Heinrich Isaac
Format: Staff
Language: Latin
Pages: 3 pages
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Alleluia: Eripe me by Heinrich Isaac — Lyrics

Alleluia. Eripe me de inimicis meis, Deus meus:
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About Alleluia: Eripe me

The text is a fervent prayer for deliverance from enemies, drawing on Psalm 18. Isaac sets this dramatic plea in a rich eight-part texture for ATTB, STTB. The setting is powerfully dramatic, with the insistent "Alleluia" framing the supplication. Throughout, the composer uses the eight voices to create a sense of urgency and awe, building to moments of intense expression that underscore the gravity of the text's appeal for divine protection. This motet is a striking example of Renaissance sacred polyphony, offering a profound musical interpretation of a deeply human cry for help.