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Dixi ergo in corde meo
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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Dixi ergo in corde meo by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Dixi ergo in corde meo: vadam et affluam deliciis et fruar bonis.
Et vidi quod hoc quoque esset vanitas.
Risum reputavi errorem et gaudio dixi: quid frustra deciperis?
Cogitavi in corde meo abstrahere a vino carnem meam
ut animum meum transferrem ad sapientiam devitaremque stultitiam
donec viderem quid esset utile filiis hominum
quo facto opus est sub sole numero dierum vitae suae.
Magnificavi opera mea, aedificavi mihi domos et plantavi vineas.
Possedi servos et ancillas, multamque familiam habui,
armentum quoque et magnus ovium greges
ultra omnes qui fuerunt ante me in Jerusalem.
Coacervavi mihi argentum et aurum et substantias regum et provinciarum.
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About Dixi ergo in corde meo
This motet for SATTB voices sets a Latin text exploring vanity and earthly pleasures. Orlando di Lasso crafts a rich, imitative texture that draws the listener into the contemplative, sometimes melancholic, reflections on worldly pursuits. The music effectively conveys the scriptural text’s message about the futility of seeking lasting satisfaction in material wealth and sensual indulgence, instead pointing towards wisdom and spiritual purpose. The polyphony is intricate, with each voice part contributing to the overall expressive arc, making it a rewarding piece for a skilled choir.
