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Audi filia
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Audi filia by Cornelius Canis — 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
This potent motet by Cornelius Canis draws on Psalm 44, a text traditionally associated with royal weddings and often interpreted allegorically as Christ the Bridegroom espousing his Church. Audi filia begins with God speaking to the bride, urging her to forget her earthly ties and focus on her new union, praising her beauty and grace. The SATTB voicing allows for rich, resonant harmonies, ideal for a solemn occasion or a sacred setting. The Latin text speaks of proceeding in truth, meekness, and justice, guided by God’s right hand, culminating in an eternal blessing. This piece offers a profound musical meditation on divine love and commitment, suited for a discerning choral ensemble.
