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Da pacem Domine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Da pacem Domine by Carlo Gesualdo — Lyrics
Da pacem, Domine, in diebus nostris
Quia non est alius
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About Da pacem Domine
Carlo Gesualdo's Da pacem Domine is a powerful motet for six-part choir, SSATTB, sung in Latin. It is a sacred work, well-suited for liturgical settings, particularly during times of conflict or when prayers for peace are especially poignant. The text, a plea for divine intervention in troubled times, translates to 'Grant peace, Lord, in our days, for there is no other who fights for us, if not our God.' Gesualdo's setting captures the fervent supplication of the text with rich harmonies and dramatic contrasts, characteristic of his late Renaissance style. This motet offers a profound musical and spiritual experience for choirs seeking significant sacred repertoire.
