Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 72
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 72 by Christoph Dalitz — Lyrics
About Bicinium for the Genevan Psalm 72
This sacred hymn setting for two voices (AT) is based on Psalm 72, a psalm of royal and messianic hope. The German text is by Ambrosius Lobwasser, whose French metrical version of the Psalms was influential in Reformed churches. The lyrics speak of the king's righteous rule, bringing justice to the poor and ensuring peace and prosperity for his people. The composer Christoph Dalitz crafts a devotional duet that would suit occasions of reflection on justice, peace, or the succession of leadership. The bicinium form, with its two independent melodic lines, creates an intimate and focused musical expression of the text's profound message.