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Beatus vir
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Beatus vir by Cipriano de Rore — 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
Cipriano de Rore's Beatus vir unfolds with a dignified and expressive setting of this well-known Vesper Psalm. Scored for SATB choir, the Latin text is treated with careful attention to its meaning, conveying the blessedness of the righteous who fear the Lord. The music reflects the text's themes of enduring justice, divine light in darkness, and the steadfastness of those who trust in God. De Rore's contrapuntal skill is evident, weaving the four vocal lines into a rich and resonant texture. The piece moves with a sense of profound reverence, culminating in a powerful affirmation of the just man's unshakeable faith and abundant rewards.
