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Dies iræ, dies illa
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Sequence hymns
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Dies iræ, dies illa by Gregor Aichinger — 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 iræ, dies illa
Gregor Aichinger's setting of the Dies irae sequence for SSATB voices captures the dramatic and terrifying imagery of the Last Judgment. The Latin text, which forms the basis of this motet, vividly describes the day of wrath, the gathering of souls before the throne, and the fear of judgment. Aichinger's music underscores the solemnity and awe of the occasion, with each voice part contributing to the overwhelming power of the text. This motet is a potent example of sacred music from the Renaissance, designed to evoke deep reflection on themes of sin, judgment, and redemption.
