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Beatus vir a 4
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vesper Psalms
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Beatus vir a 4 by Antonio Cifra — 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 a 4
This setting of the Latin Vesper Psalm Beatus vir, for SSAT voices, opens with the joyful declaration of the blessed man who fears the Lord. Cifra’s music paints a vivid picture of his virtues and his lasting legacy. The text speaks of light arising in darkness, of a merciful and just man, and of his enduring prosperity and remembrance. The psalm continues, describing the righteous man who is not afraid of evil news, his heart established in the Lord, scattering his wealth to the poor, his horn exalted for evermore. Cifra’s composition explores these themes with rich, imitative vocal writing, creating a devotional and uplifting musical experience for sacred occasions.
