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Asperges me II
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Pothárn Imre
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Asperges me II by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Asperges me Domine hyssopo et mundabor: lavabis me et super nivem dealbabor.
Miserere mei Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam.
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About Asperges me II
Orlando di Lasso's Asperges me II is a sacred motet for SATTB choir, sung in Latin. The text is drawn from Psalm 50, beginning with the plea 'Asperges me Domine hyssopo et mundabor' (Sprinkle me, Lord, with hyssop and I shall be cleansed), and continues with the Trisagion, 'Gloria Patri' (Glory be to the Father). Lasso, a towering figure of the late Renaissance, crafts this motet with rich polyphony, offering a contemplative setting of these familiar liturgical texts. The intricate vocal lines explore the themes of purification and divine mercy, providing ample opportunity for expressive performance by an experienced choir.
