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Benedictus in A
Staff Notation • Sacred, Morning Canticles
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Benedictus in A by John Goss — 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 in A
John Goss's Benedictus in A offers a moving setting of the Canticle of Zechariah. This SATB work, suitable for Sacred services and Morning Canticles, features a rich blend of Latin and English texts. The music opens with a gentle, flowing melody, soon joined by the voices in close harmony, creating a serene and devotional atmosphere. The composer carefully shapes the music to reflect the text's profound message of divine visitation, redemption, and the promise of salvation. Throughout, the four vocal parts are woven together skillfully, providing moments of both quiet reflection and exultant praise, making this a compelling choice for a choir seeking a piece that is both musically engaging and spiritually resonant.
