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Dominus illuminatio mea - full SSATB
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dominus illuminatio mea - full SSATB by Robert Hugill — Lyrics
Dominus illuminatio mea, et salus mea, quem timebo?
Dominus defensor vitae meae,a quo trepidabo?
Qui tribulant me inimici mei, ipsi infirmati sunt, et ceciderunt.
Si consistant adversum me castra: non timebit cor meum.
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About Dominus illuminatio mea - full SSATB
Robert Hugill’s motet Dominus illuminatio mea is scored for SSATB voices, setting a Latin text drawn from Psalm 27. The music opens with a sense of calm assurance, the voices entering in imitation, creating a rich homophonic texture. The composer skilfully builds the musical drama, exploring the text's themes of divine protection and deliverance from enemies. The piece moves from moments of gentle supplication to declarations of unwavering faith, culminating in a powerful affirmation of God as the light and salvation of the singer. This work offers a compelling musical setting for choirs seeking a substantial sacred motet in Latin, showcasing the expressive potential of the full SSATB ensemble.
