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Erubescant et conturbentur
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Erubescant et conturbentur by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
In finem, in carminibus. Psalmus David. Pro octava.
Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me, neque in ira tua corripias me.
Miserere mei, Domine, quoniam infirmus sum; sana me, Domine,
quoniam conturbata sunt ossa mea.
Et anima mea turbata est valde; sed tu, Domine, usquequo?
Convertere, Domine, et eripe animam meam; salvum me fac propter misericordiam tuam.
Quoniam non est in morte qui memor sit tui; in inferno autem quis confitebitur tibi?
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About Erubescant et conturbentur
This powerful SATB motet in Latin, Erubescant et conturbentur, draws its text from Psalm 6, a penitential psalm of David. It is suitable for liturgical settings during seasons of repentance or sorrow, such as Lent, or for general use when a choir wishes to explore profound expressions of spiritual distress and supplication. Jacob Handl masterfully sets the words, conveying the raw emotion of the psalmist’s plea for mercy in the face of suffering and a troubled spirit. The contrapuntal writing and harmonic language create a dramatic and deeply affecting musical experience, demanding a choir capable of both technical precision and expressive depth.
