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Domine quis habitabit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Domine quis habitabit by Stefano Landi — Lyrics
Canticum David. Domine, quis habitabit in tabernaculo tuo?
aut quis requiescet in monte sancto tuo?
Qui ingreditur sine macula, et operatur iustitiam;
qui loquitur veritatem in corde suo:
qui non egit dolum in lingua sua, nec fecit proximo suo malum,
et opprobrium non accepit adversus proximos suos.
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About Domine quis habitabit
Stefano Landi, a pivotal composer of the early Baroque era, wrote this sacred motet for two voices, soprano and baritone. The text, taken from Psalm 15 (14 in the Vulgate), poses the question: 'Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle?' It then describes the righteous person, one who walks blamelessly, acts justly, and speaks truth in their heart. The music reflects the solemnity of the text, exploring the spiritual and ethical qualities required for closeness to God. Landi’s setting brings the introspection and questioning of the psalm to life for the duet forces, offering a profound meditation on righteousness.
