Ecce quomodo moritur

Philipp Dulichius composed this motet for double choir, AAATTBB. It is a sacred work in Latin, belonging to the tradition of Renaissance motets. The text, Ecce quomodo moritur, meditates on the peaceful passing of the righteous, who enter into peace and rest before the face of calamity. Dulichius’s setting reflects this solemn text with a rich polyphonic texture. The opening lines, 'Behold, how the righteous dies, and no one perceives it in his heart,' set a tone of quiet contemplation, while the later verses offer comfort and assurance of rest for those who have walked uprightly. This motet provides a profound musical reflection on mortality and divine peace.