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Benedictus Dominus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Morning Canticles
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Benedictus Dominus by Tomás Luis de Victoria — 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 Dominus
Tomás Luis de Victoria’s Benedictus Dominus for SATB voices is a setting of a Latin biblical text that speaks of God’s visitation and the redemption of His people. The music opens with a sense of flowing devotion, the voices entering in imitation and weaving together in rich homophony. Victoria masterfully shapes the musical lines to reflect the profound theological statements of the text, moving from moments of quiet contemplation to declarations of praise. The setting is deeply expressive, conveying the hope and reassurance found in the ancient words of prophecy and covenant. This sacred work offers a compelling and prayerful experience for both choir and listeners.
