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De profundis clamavi (Psalm 129)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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De profundis clamavi (Psalm 129) by Giovanni Croce — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine;
Domine, exaudi vocem meam.
Fiant aures tuae intendentes in vocem deprecationis meae.
Si iniquitates observaveris, Domine, Domine, quis sustinebit?
Quia apud te propitiatio est; et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine.
Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus:
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About De profundis clamavi (Psalm 129)
Giovanni Croce sets Psalm 129, the "De profundis clamavi", a plea from the depths for divine mercy. This motet for SSATTB voices unfolds with a rich, imitative texture, creating a powerful sense of supplication. The composer masterfully builds intensity as the text progresses from a cry of distress to one of hope and trust in God's redemptive power. The intricate interplay of the five voice parts, singing in Latin, reflects the profound spiritual journey described in the psalm, culminating in a confident affirmation of divine compassion and liberation.
