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Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel a 8
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel a 8 by Claudio Merulo — 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 Deus Israel a 8
Claudio Merulo was a prominent Italian composer and organist of the late Renaissance. This sacred motet, Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel, is set for eight voices (SATTBBB) in Latin. The text is a setting of the Magnificat, a biblical canticle that expresses praise and thanksgiving. It recounts God's promise of salvation and deliverance through the lineage of David. The music likely reflects the solemn and devotional character of this liturgical text, offering rich harmonic possibilities for the substantial vocal ensemble.
