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Benedictus, Op. 34, No. 2
Staff Notation • Sacred, Morning Canticles
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Benedictus, Op. 34, No. 2 by Edward Elgar — 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, Op. 34, No. 2
Edward Elgar’s Benedictus, Op. 34, No. 2, is a sacred setting for SATB choir. The music unfolds with a rich, flowing texture, drawing the listener into a prayer of thanksgiving. The Latin text, taken from the Magnificat, speaks of God's deliverance and the fulfillment of ancient promises. It praises the Lord for visiting His people and raising up a horn of salvation in the house of David. The music effectively captures the text’s sense of awe and deep devotion, moving from moments of profound reverence to confident pronouncements of faith. The work's inherent spiritual depth makes it a compelling choice for choral programmes seeking to explore the profound narratives of sacred music.
