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Domine, quid multiplicati
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.
SATTB · Allen Garvin
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Domine, quid multiplicati by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
Psalmus David, cum fugeret a facie Abessalon filii sui.
Domine, quid multiplicati sunt qui tribulant me? Multi insurgunt adversum me;
Multi dicunt animae meae: non est salus ipsi in Deo eius. [diapsalma]
Tu autem Domine, susceptor meus es, gloria mea, et exaltans caput meum.
Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi; et exaudivit me de monte sancto suo. [diapsalma]
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About Domine, quid multiplicati
This setting of Psalm 3 from Andrea Gabrieli paints a vivid sonic picture of the psalmist's plea to God in times of distress. The text describes a multitude of enemies rising up against the singer, who cries out to the Lord for deliverance. The music reflects the shifting emotions of the text, from the anguish of persecution to the ultimate faith in God as protector. This sacred motet for SATTB voices is set in Latin, a language that imbues the prayer with solemnity and historical weight. The composer's masterful handling of the five-part choir allows for rich harmonic textures and dramatic contrasts, supporting the text's journey from despair to confident hope. It is a powerful expression of trust in divine salvation.
