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Dum vagus huc illuc
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dum vagus huc illuc by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
Dum vagus huc illuc frondentia lustra pererro
quae vexat me rogo Nais, non ego te quaero
Baptistae ast ipsius ora nun cessas ficta Napaea.
Responde ergo mihi: maneas cum semper in antris silvarum,
velut ac arbore suavis visus Joannes.
Nonne est mea vita? certe haec menti nostrae sunt bona grata,
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About Dum vagus huc illuc
Jacob Handl was a renowned composer of sacred vocal music in the late Renaissance. This motet, Dum vagus huc illuc, is written for double choir (SATB.SATB), allowing for rich polyphonic textures and antiphonal effects. The Latin text, though complex, touches on themes of spiritual seeking and devotion, contrasting a wandering existence with a desire for divine grace. The composer uses the text to explore the tension between worldly distractions and the pursuit of a pious life, ultimately resolving in a call to ascend to heavenly realms. Handl's masterful handling of the double choir allows for both dramatic contrasts and sublime unity, making this a powerful expression of faith.
