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Beati omnes
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vespers
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Beati omnes by Natale Monferrato — 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
For Vespers, Natale Monferrato’s setting of Beati omnes offers a rich tapestry of sound for SATB voices in Latin. The text, drawn from Psalm 127, speaks of the blessings that come to those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways. It paints a vivid picture of domestic felicity, with a fruitful wife and flourishing children, and concludes with a prayer for enduring prosperity and peace for Jerusalem and Israel. Monferrato’s musical setting elevates this text, creating a devotional experience for the congregation and a rewarding challenge for the choir. The work’s structure and melodic invention make it a compelling choice for services.
