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Beati estis
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.
SATB · James Gibb
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Beati estis by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
beati pauperes spiritu quoniam ipsorum est regnum caelorum
beati mites quoniam ipsi possidebunt terram
beati qui lugent quoniam ipsi consolabuntur
beati qui esuriunt et sitiunt iustitiam quoniam ipsi saturabuntur
beati misericordes quia ipsi misericordiam consequentur
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About Beati estis
Jacob Handl's motet Beati estis is a powerful setting of the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. This sacred work for SATB choir is sung in Latin and explores the profound spiritual blessings promised to those who embody humility, sorrow, justice, mercy, purity, peace, and righteousness. Handl masterfully crafts the vocal lines to reflect the solemnity and profound joy inherent in Christ's teachings.
The text culminates with the admonition to rejoice even in the face of persecution, assuring that great reward awaits in heaven. This piece offers a rich and evocative musical experience, ideal for choirs seeking to explore the sacred repertoire with expressive and meaningful choral writing.
