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Deposuit potentes de sede
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Deposuit potentes de sede by Francesco Passarini — Lyrics
;Vulgate
Magnificat, anima mea, Dominum
et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo, salutari meo.
Quia respexit humilitatem ancillæ suæ:
ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
Quia fecit mihi magna, qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius,
et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
Fecit potentiam in brachio suo,
dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles;
esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes.
Suscepit Israel puerum suum recordatus misericordiæ suæ,
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About Deposuit potentes de sede
This motet by Francesco Passarini sets a dramatic passage from the Magnificat. The text, in Latin, describes God casting down the mighty from their thrones and exalting the humble, a powerful statement of divine justice and mercy. Scored for four low voices (BBBB), Passarini's setting offers a rich, resonant texture perfect for liturgical settings during Advent or feasts of the Virgin Mary. The composer's focus on these profound theological themes, conveyed through the depth of his chosen voices, makes this a compelling work for a choir seeking to explore the grandeur of sacred music.
