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Dulcissime frater
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dulcissime frater by H. Battre — Lyrics
Dulcissime frater, respice mentali oculo,
quante remunerationis debito patienti domino astringaris
recole sudorem sanguineum, triginta argenteos,
fixionis osculum, alaparum contumeliam,
flagellorum instanciam, spineam coronam,
crucis anguriam (iniuriam?), suspendium patibuli,
caput inclinatum, oculos languentes,
ulnas extensas, manus perforatas,
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About Dulcissime frater
H. Battre composed this sacred motet for three female voices (SAA). The Latin text is a powerful meditation on Christ's suffering, beginning with an address to the "sweetest brother" (Dulcissime frater) urging a contemplation of the many torments endured by Christ. The lyrics enumerate the scourging, the crown of thorns, the crucifixion, and the wounds inflicted, culminating in a lament of Christ's death and disgrace. The motet concludes with praise and glory to Christ. This work offers a poignant and devotional musical setting of a deeply moving Passion text, suitable for thoughtful liturgical or concert programming.
