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Descendi in hortum nucum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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4 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 nucum by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — 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 nucum
Sing this SSATB motet in Latin during the Easter season or for Marian feast days. Its text, drawn from the Song of Solomon, speaks of a beloved entering a garden and admiring its fruits, before bidding her to return so that she may be seen. The music, by Palestrina, reflects the beauty and richness of the text with its flowing lines and careful contrapuntal writing. The composer’s mature style is evident throughout, creating a devotional atmosphere that is both intimate and grand. This setting offers a wonderful opportunity for a choir to explore the expressive possibilities of Renaissance sacred polyphony.
