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Domine, non est exaltatum cor meum, SWV 78
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Domine, non est exaltatum cor meum, SWV 78 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
‘’Canticum graduum David.’’Domine, non est exaltatum cor meum, neque elati sunt oculi mei,
neque ambulavi in magnis, neque in mirabilibus super me.
Si non humiliter sentiebam,sed exaltavi animam meam: sicut ablactatus est super matre sua,
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About Domine, non est exaltatum cor meum, SWV 78
Heinrich Schütz's motet Domine, non est exaltatum cor meum sets a passage from Psalm 131. The Latin text, a prayer of humility, expresses David's lack of pride and arrogance, contrasting it with a humble soul content like a weaned child. The setting is for SATB choir. Schütz, a pivotal figure in German music between the Renaissance and Baroque, masterfully crafts this sacred work, demonstrating his profound understanding of vocal polyphony and expressive text setting. The motet serves as a powerful reflection on true devotion and inner peace, suitable for liturgical or concert use.
