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Beatus vir
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Beatus vir by Giuseppe Belloni — Lyrics
Alleluia. Reversionis Aggei et Zacchariae. Beatus vir qui timet Dominum: in mandatis ejus volet nimis.
Potens in terra erit semen ejus; generatio rectorum benedicetur.
Gloria et divitiae in domo ejus: et justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi.
Exortum est in tenebris lumen rectis: misericors, et miserator, et justus.
Jucundus homo qui miseretur et commodat; disponet sermones suos in judicio:
quia in aeternum non commovebitur.
In memoria aeterna erit justus;
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About Beatus vir
Giuseppe Belloni's setting of the Latin text Beatus vir for SATTB voices opens with a contrapuntal texture, with the vocal lines weaving together to create a rich and complex sound. The music gradually builds in intensity, reflecting the exultant nature of the psalm. The setting of the words "in mandatis ejus volet nimis" (in His commandments he shall greatly delight) is particularly joyful, with ascending melodic lines and a sense of forward momentum. The choir's skill will be tested by the challenging vocal parts, but the overall effect is one of profound spiritual reflection and celebration, bringing the sacred text to life through intricate vocal interplay.
