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Emendemus in melius
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Pothárn Imre
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Emendemus in melius by Ivo de Vento — Lyrics
Emendemus in melius quae ignoranter peccavimus;
ne subito praeoccupati die mortis,
quaeramus spatium poenitentiae, et invenire non possimus.
Attende, Domine, et miserere; quia peccavimus tibi. (cf. Bar. 3:2)
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About Emendemus in melius
This powerful motet by Ivo de Vento opens with a plea for amendment and repentance, beseeching the listener to correct past ignorance and sin before the day of death arrives, leaving no space for penitence. The text, drawn from Baruch and Psalms, urges attention and mercy, acknowledging past transgressions. The composer sets this weighty Latin text for SATTB voices, creating a rich and sonorous texture suitable for sacred occasions. The moving appeal for divine assistance and liberation from sin is powerfully conveyed through the polyphonic lines, making this a profound musical meditation on human frailty and the need for divine grace.
