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Deus, in nomine tuo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSAATTBB · Peter Rottländer
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Deus, in nomine tuo by Giovanni Gabrieli — Lyrics
In finem, in carminibus. Intellectus David,
cum venissent Ziphaei, et dixissent ad Saul: Nonne David absconditus est apud nos?
Deus, in nomine tuo salvum me fac, et in virtute tua judica me.
Deus, exaudi orationem meam; auribus percipe verba oris mei.
Quoniam alieni insurrexerunt adversum me, et fortes
quaesierunt animam meam, non proposuerunt Deum ante conspectum suum. [diapsalma]
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About Deus, in nomine tuo
This magnificent motet by Giovanni Gabrieli is suitable for a major feast day or a service of dedication. The text, from Psalm 53, is a prayer for deliverance and vindication. It begins with David hiding from Saul, before invoking God for salvation and judgment. Gabrieli's setting for SSAATTBB voices explores the dramatic contrasts within the text, from cries for help to triumphant declarations of faith. His masterful use of polychoral techniques, with multiple choirs, creates a rich and resonant soundscape that would have been heard in the grand spaces of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. The Latin text provides opportunities for clear diction and expressive declamation.
