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Benedictus in G minor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Morning Canticles
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Benedictus in G minor by Richard Farrant — 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 G minor
Richard Farrant's Benedictus, set for double SATB choir, draws upon the tradition of Morning Canticles. The text, a setting of the Magnificat's companion canticle from the Gospel of Luke, is presented here in both Latin and English. It is a powerful and prophetic prayer of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and the fulfillment of his promises. The music is crafted to support the text's jubilant and resolute message, with the double choir offering opportunities for rich, resonant harmonies and dynamic contrast. This setting would be a compelling choice for services or concerts, allowing the choir to explore the profound theological themes and sonic possibilities of this significant biblical text.
