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Che fai tu
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Che fai tu by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Che fai tu in quest' abisso,
stolt' a vil peccator
levati peccato ed ama'l buon Iesu.
Piangi, piangi tue colpe,
piangi la nott'e'l di;
levati dal peccato, ed ama il buon Iesu.
Alza la mente al Cielo,
lascia i pensier terren,
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About Che fai tu
This setting of a moving Italian sacred text for treble, alto, and tenor voices calls the listener to repentance and devotion. The words paint a vivid scene of spiritual awakening, urging the sinner to lift their mind to heaven, abandon earthly thoughts, and embrace the love of Jesus. The text repeatedly emphasizes the consequences of remaining in sin, contrasting eternal sorrow with the reward of heartfelt contrition. André Vierendeels’ motet offers a poignant musical meditation on these themes, exploring the profound journey from sin to salvation through its devotional text and SAT voicing.
