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Beatus vir
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Beatus vir by Tomaso Cecchino — 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
Tomaso Cecchino's setting of the Latin Vesper Psalm Beatus vir for SATTB voices draws on a long tradition of sacred music. The text, taken from Psalm 111, offers praise for the righteous man who fears the Lord and finds his delight in His commandments. It speaks of prosperity, lasting glory, and God's light shining in darkness for those with upright hearts. The composer sets this text with a rich five-part texture, exploring the interplay between the voices to convey the profound spiritual and moral qualities described. The music offers a compelling musical interpretation of this deeply devotional psalm, suitable for liturgical use or concert programming.
