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Dies irae
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dies irae by Wietse Stuurman — Lyrics
1. Dies irae, dies illa
solvet saeclum in favilla,
teste David cum Sibylla.
2. Quantus tremor est futurus,
quando iudex est venturus,
cuncta stricte discussurus?
3. Tuba mirum spargens sonum,
per sepulchra regionum,
coget omnes ante thronum.
4. Mors stupebit et natura,
cum resurget creatura,
iudicanti responsura.
5. Liber scriptus proferetur
in quo totum continetur,
unde mundus iudicetur.
6. Iudex ergo cum sedebit,
quidquid latet, apparebit;
nil inultum remanebit.
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About Dies irae
Wietse Stuurman’s setting of the Dies irae is a powerful motet for SATB choir, employing the Latin text of the famous medieval sequence. The text vividly describes the Day of Wrath, a theme that has inspired countless composers. It speaks of the world turning to ashes, the earth-shattering fear of the coming Judgement, and the trumpet calling the dead from their graves to face the divine tribunal. The composer captures the dramatic intensity of the original poem, exploring the solemnity of the Last Judgement and its profound implications for all humanity, urging a plea for mercy in the face of divine justice.
