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Benedictus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Morning Canticles
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Benedictus by Giovanni Guidetti — Lyrics
Benedíctus [Dóminus,] Deus Israël,
quia visitávit, et fecit redemptiónem plebis suæ:
Et eréxit cornu salútis nobis
in domo David, púeri sui.
Sicut locútus est per os sanctórum,
qui a sǽculo sunt, prophetárum ejus:
Salútem ex inimícis nostris,
et de manu ómnium, qui odérunt nos.
Ad faciéndam misericórdiam cum pátribus nostris:
et memorári testaménti sui sancti.
Jusjurándum, quod jurávit ad Abraham patrem nostrum,
datúrum se nobis:
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About Benedictus
Giovanni Guidetti’s Benedictus for SATB voices is a setting of a Latin text from the Gospel of Luke. The music opens with a sense of gentle affirmation, the voices weaving together in a smooth, flowing texture. The composer skillfully shapes the phrases to reflect the solemn yet joyful nature of the ancient words, which speak of God’s promise of salvation and the coming of a prophet. The SATB writing is rich and supportive, allowing for clear declamation of the sacred text. This motet is an effective choice for services or concerts seeking a traditional sacred offering.
