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Circumdederunt Regem
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSB · Annabel Malton
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Circumdederunt Regem by Jean-Baptiste Lully — Lyrics
Circumdederunt Regem dolores mortis,
et populus clamavit ad Dominum.
Exurge Domine et vide afflictionem tuam.
Vidit Dominus et sanavit Deus
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About Circumdederunt Regem
The sorrow of death surrounds the king, and the people cry out to the Lord. This motet for treble voices, SSB, opens with a dramatic depiction of these words, with the voices in close imitation. The text continues with a plea for God to arise and see their affliction, followed by a powerful affirmation of God's salvation of Christ his servant. The music reflects this journey from distress to exultation, with the final section calling on all nations to clap their hands and sing with joy. Lully's setting is rich in harmonic colour and melodic invention, creating a moving expression of faith and divine intervention.
