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Confitebor, Op. II, No. 3
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Confitebor, Op. II, No. 3 by Valentin Rathgeber — Lyrics
Alleluja. Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, in consilio justorum,
et congregatione.
Magna opera Domini: exquisita in omnes voluntates ejus.
Confessio et magnificentia opus ejus, et justitia ejus manet in saeculum saeculi.
Memoriam fecit mirabilium suorum, misericors et miserator
Dominus.
Escam dedit timentibus se; memor erit in saeculum testamenti sui.
Virtutem operum suorum annuntiabit populo suo,
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About Confitebor, Op. II, No. 3
Valentin Rathgeber was a German composer active in the early 18th century. This motet, Confitebor, is set for SATB choir in Latin. The text, drawn from Psalm 111, is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving to God for His mighty works and steadfast covenant. The music would have been intended for liturgical use within the Catholic tradition. The composer's setting reflects the joyous and reverent nature of the text, with the choir expressing awe at God's justice, mercy, and wisdom. It is a fine example of sacred choral music from the Baroque era, designed to be sung in a liturgical setting.
