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Beatus Laurentius orabat
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.
SATTB · Gerhard Weydt
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Beatus Laurentius orabat by Teodoro Riccio — Lyrics
Beatus Laurentius orabat dicens:
Domine Iesu Christe, Deus de Deo,
miserere mihi, servo tuo.
Beatus Laurentius clamavit et dixit:
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About Beatus Laurentius orabat
This striking motet is suitable for services celebrating martyrs or saints. Teodoro Riccio’s Beatus Laurentius orabat sets a vivid Latin text depicting the steadfast faith of Saint Lawrence in the face of torture. The composer’s setting for SATTB choir builds in intensity, reflecting the saint’s unwavering devotion and fearless pronouncements. The music emphasizes the contrast between darkness and light, mirroring the text’s assertion that no darkness can obscure truth when one serves God alone. Riccio’s confident handling of the polyphony allows the text to shine through, making this a powerful statement for a discerning choir.
