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Beatus vir qui inventus est
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Beatus vir qui inventus est by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
Beatus vir qui inventus est sine macula et qui post aurum non abiit, nec speravit in pecuniae thesauris.
Quis est hic, et laudabimus eum? Fecit enim mirabilia in vita sua.
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About Beatus vir qui inventus est
This setting of a text from the Book of Sirach, Beatus vir qui inventus est, is ideal for services of general thanksgiving or for saints' days. The Latin words speak of a blessed man found without fault, who has not pursued wealth but has instead done wonderful things in his life. Andrea Gabrieli’s motet is written for double choir (STTB, SATB), offering rich opportunities for antiphonal effects and contrasting textures. Its sacred nature and contrapuntal ingenuity make it a fitting choice for liturgical settings, allowing the choir to explore the profound message of virtue and divine favour with a grand and resonant sound.
