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Apparuit benignitas
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Apparuit benignitas by Claudio Merulo — Lyrics
Apparuit benignitas et humanitas Salvatoris Dei nostri.
Non ex operibus justitiae quae fecimus sed secundum misericordiam suam salvos nos
fecit per lavacrum regenerationis et renovationis Spiritus Sancti
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About Apparuit benignitas
Claudio Merulo’s Apparuit benignitas is a grand motet for SSATTB voices, setting a text from the New Testament (Titus 3:4-7). The music opens with a joyous declamation of the text, celebrating the kindness and humanity of our Saviour. Merulo’s writing here masterfully captures the spiritual significance of the words, exploring the divine mercy that saves us not by our deeds, but through the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. The five distinct voice parts weave together, creating a rich and complex texture that fully embodies the opulence of the grace poured out upon us through Christ. This is a deeply expressive setting, ideal for a choir seeking a substantial and spiritually uplifting sacred work.
