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Blessed is the Man
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vespers
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Blessed is the Man by Alexander Dmitriyevich Kastalsky — Lyrics
Psalm 1:
v. 1: O blessed the man who walketh not
in the counsel of the wicked, Alleluia
v. 6: but the way of the wicked shall perish, Alleluia
Psalm 2:
v. 11: Serve the Lord with fear,
and rejoice with trembling. Alleluia
v. 12: Blessed are they who put their trust in Him. Alleluia
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About Blessed is the Man
Alexander Kastalsky's Blessed is the Man is a significant work for double choir (SSATTBB), rooted in the rich tradition of Russian Orthodox sacred music. Set in English, the piece draws text from Psalms 1, 2, and 3, culminating in the Gloria Patri. The composer masterfully uses the double choir to create a sonorous and antiphonal effect, underscoring the solemnity and grandeur of the scriptural verses. The music reflects the spiritual journey described, moving from contemplation of righteous living to a triumphant affirmation of faith and divine blessing. The recurring Alleluia adds a celebratory and profound spiritual dimension to the overall message of trust and salvation.
