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Amor Jesu dulcissime
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Amor Jesu dulcissime by Antonio Cifra — Lyrics
Amor Jesu dulcissime, quando cor nostrum visitas,
pellis mentis caliginem et nos reples dulcedine.
Quam felix est quemsatias, consors paternae dexterae,
tu vere lumen patriae, quod omnem sensum superat.
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About Amor Jesu dulcissime
Antonio Cifra’s Amor Jesu dulcissime is a substantial sacred motet for double choir (SATB.SATB). The Latin text, a hymn for the Feast of Transfiguration, expresses profound devotion to Christ. It speaks of the soul visited by Jesus, freed from darkness and filled with sweetness. The composer contrasts moments of intense supplication with passages of radiant praise, exploring the divine presence as the source of all true joy and light, a splendor that surpasses all earthly understanding. Cifra’s rich polyphony, with its interplay between the two choirs, creates a powerful and moving setting of this devotional text.
