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Ego dormivi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ego dormivi by Francesco Bianciardi — Lyrics
Psalmus David, cum fugeret a facie Abessalon filii sui.
Domine, quid multiplicati sunt qui tribulant me? Multi insurgunt adversum me;
Multi dicunt animae meae: non est salus ipsi in Deo eius. [diapsalma]
Tu autem Domine, susceptor meus es, gloria mea, et exaltans caput meum.
Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi; et exaudivit me de monte sancto suo. [diapsalma]
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About Ego dormivi
This setting of Psalm 3, attributed to Francesco Bianciardi, offers a powerful expression of faith and deliverance for SATB choir. The Latin text, drawn from a penitential psalm, begins with a plea against enemies, but shifts dramatically to a declaration of trust in God's protection. The composer brings this text to life, capturing the psalmist's initial distress and ultimate reliance on divine strength. The words "Ego dormivi et soporatus sum; et exsurrexi, quia Dominus suscipiet me" – "I slept and took my rest, and I have risen again, for the Lord will support me" – form the core of the piece, moving from vulnerability to resolute confidence. This motet would serve well in a service of penance or reflection, its compelling musical narrative resonating with the choir and listeners alike.
