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Audi filia
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Audi filia by Nicolas Gombert — Lyrics
Audi filia et vide et inclina aurem tuam,
et obliviscere populum tuum et domum patris tui
et concupiscet rex decorem tuum quoniam ipse est Dominus Deus tuus et adorabunt eum.
Specie tua et pulchritudine tua intende prospere procede et regna.
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About Audi filia
Nicolas Gombert's Audi filia is a masterclass in Renaissance polyphony for SATTB choir. The music unfolds with a rich, imitative texture, each voice entering in turn to develop the melodic material. The composer crafts a compelling sonic world from the sacred Latin text, which draws from Psalm 45. It addresses the bride, urging her to forget her past and focus on her new union, highlighting her beauty and God's blessing. The motet's intricate vocal interplay and expressive setting of the words create a devotional atmosphere, making it a significant work of its genre.
