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Descendi in hortum meum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Descendi in hortum meum by Anonymous — Lyrics
Descendi in hortum nucum[meum], ut viderem poma convallium, et inspicerem si floruisset vinea, et germinassent mala punica.
Revertere, revertere, Sulamitis, ut intueamur te.
About Descendi in hortum meum
This sacred motet for SATB and ATTB voices is presented in its original Latin. The music unfolds with a rich, contrapuntal texture, showcasing the interplay between the different voice parts. The text, drawn from the Song of Solomon, speaks of a lover descending into a garden to see the fruits of the vine and the budding of pomegranates. It then calls for the return of the 'Sulamite' so she may be gazed upon. The composer, anonymous, crafts a musical setting that evokes a sense of lushness and longing, fitting for the evocative imagery of the sacred text.
