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De profundis in F minor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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De profundis in F minor by Antonio Salieri — 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 in F minor
Salieri's De profundis in F minor sets a poignant Latin text from Psalm 130. The words express a deep cry for mercy from the depths of distress, a plea for God to hear the supplication and forgive iniquities. The composer crafts this motet for two voices, soprano and bass, imbuing the sacred words with a direct and earnest musical expression. The text's journey from desperate invocation to hopeful reliance on divine mercy and redemption is reflected in the interplay between the two vocal lines. This setting offers a compelling exploration of penitence and faith, suitable for contemplative moments.
