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Elegerunt Apostoli
Staff Notation • Sacred, Offertory Hymns
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Elegerunt Apostoli by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Elegerunt Apostoli Stephanum Levitam,
plenum fide et Spiritu Sancto,
quem lapidaverunt Judaei
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About Elegerunt Apostoli
Palestrina's Elegerunt Apostoli paints a vivid scene from the life of Saint Stephen. The text, a Latin offertory, describes the Apostles choosing Stephen, full of faith and the Holy Spirit, as a deacon. It then recounts how the Jews stoned him as he prayed, asking the Lord Jesus to receive his spirit. This sacred motet is set for a rich SATTB choir, allowing for a full and resonant exploration of the dramatic narrative. Palestrina masterfully crafts the vocal lines to reflect the solemnity of the occasion and the pathos of Stephen's martyrdom, creating a powerful and moving sacred offering.
