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Beati quorum remissæ sunt iniquitates
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Beati quorum remissæ sunt iniquitates by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
Ipsi David intellectus. Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates, et quorum tecta sunt peccata.
Beatus vir cui non imputavit Dominus peccatum, nec est in spiritu ejus dolus.
Quoniam tacui, inveteraverunt ossa mea, dum clamarem tota die.
Quoniam die ac nocte gravata est super me manus tua,
conversus sum in aerumna mea, dum configitur spina.
Delictum meum cognitum tibi feci, et injustitiam meam non abscondi.
Dixi: Confitebor adversum me injustitiam meam Domino; et tu remisisti impietatem peccati mei.
Pro hac orabit ad te omnis sanctus in tempore opportuno.
Verumtamen in diluvio aquarum multarum, ad eum non approximabunt.
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About Beati quorum remissæ sunt iniquitates
This motet setting of Psalm 31 is ideal for any penitential season. Andrea Gabrieli crafts a powerful reflection on sin, confession, and divine forgiveness. The text, taken from Psalm 31, moves from the joy of absolution ('Beati quorum remissae sunt iniquitates') to the suffering caused by unconfessed sin ('Quoniam tacui, inveteraverunt ossa mea') before returning to the assurance of God's mercy ('et tu remisisti impietatem peccati mei'). The SSATTB voicing allows for rich, resonant harmonies, with ample opportunities for the choir to explore the dramatic arc of the text. This motet offers profound spiritual and musical depth, making it a suitable choice for services focusing on repentance and reconciliation.
