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Beatus vir
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Beatus vir by Giovanni Legrenzi — 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
The text of Psalm 111, 'Beatus vir qui timet Dominum', is set for ATB voices in this sacred setting by Giovanni Legrenzi. The psalm describes the righteous man who fears the Lord, finding his joy in God's commands. It speaks of his prosperity, his descendants, his lasting justice, and his unwavering hope in the Lord, even amidst adversity. Legrenzi's music likely brings out the text's themes of blessedness, divine favour, and eternal security. This work is suitable for services and choral programmes looking for a compelling setting of a well-loved Latin psalm, offering rich vocal possibilities for the three parts.
