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De profundis (in g)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Vesper Psalms
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De profundis (in g) 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 g)
Salieri’s SATB setting of De Profundis opens with a rich, homophonic texture, the voices moving together in solemn chords. This Latin motet, drawing on Psalm 130, is a plea for mercy and redemption. The composer crafts the music to reflect the profound sorrow of the text, which speaks of crying out from the depths and seeking God’s forgiveness. The initial contrapuntal interplay gradually yields to moments of powerful declamation, highlighting the earnest supplication for divine attention. The work builds in intensity, mirroring the psalmist’s hope in God’s abundant mercy and ultimate redemption, culminating in a profound sense of faith and trust.
