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Ascendo ad Patrem meum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ascendo ad Patrem meum by Hieronymus Praetorius — Lyrics
Ascendo ad Patrem meum et Patrem vestrum,
Deum meum et Deum vestrum. Alleluia.
Variant 1 (Franck, Hassler, Palestrina, Praetorius, Scheidt)
Et dum assumptus fuero a vobis,
mittam vobis Spiritum [Sanctum] veritatis
et gaudebit cor vestrum. Alleluia.
Variant 2, added after "cor vestrum. Alleluia." (Palestrina)
Ego rogabo Patrem
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About Ascendo ad Patrem meum
Hieronymus Praetorius's motet Ascendo ad Patrem meum for SSATTB voices unfolds with a rich, imitative texture, typical of late Renaissance sacred polyphony. The initial Latin text, setting the words of Christ ascending to his Father, immediately establishes a solemn and devotional mood. The composer masterfully contrasts moments of broad harmonic affirmation with intricate contrapuntal interplay, allowing each vocal line to contribute to the overall grandeur. The extended Alleluia sections provide opportunities for jubilant expression, underscoring the spiritual triumph inherent in the text. This motet would serve as a powerful centrepiece for a service or concert, showcasing the expressive capabilities of a double choir.
