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Beati omnes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Vesper Psalms
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Beati omnes by Johann Joseph Fux — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Beati omnes qui timent Dominum, qui ambulant in viis ejus.
Labores manuum tuarum quia manducabis: beatus es, et bene tibi erit.
Uxor tua sicut vitis abundans in lateribus domus tuae;
filii tui sicut novellae olivarum in circuitu mensae tuae.
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About Beati omnes
This sacred motet by Johann Joseph Fux for SATB choir sets a Latin text from the Psalms. The music opens with a sense of gentle optimism, with the voices weaving together in flowing melodic lines. As the text unfolds, proclaiming blessings upon those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways, the setting becomes more expansive, reflecting the promise of a fruitful life and enduring peace. Fux masterfully balances homophonic passages with imitative writing, creating a rich and devotional atmosphere suitable for Vespers or general sacred use. The clarity of the Latin text is paramount, with the musical setting enhancing its message of divine favour and domestic prosperity.
