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Exaudi, Deus
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.
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Exaudi, Deus by Giovanni Gabrieli — Lyrics
In finem, in carminibus. Intellectus David.
Exaudi, Deus, orationem meam, et ne despexeris deprecationem meam:
intende mihi, et exaudi me. Contristatus sum in exercitatione mea, et conturbatus sum
a voce inimici, et a tribulatione peccatoris. Quoniam declinaverunt in me iniquitates,
et in ira molesti erant mihi.
Cor meum conturbatum est in me, et formido mortis cecidit super me.
Timor et tremor venerunt super me, et contexerunt me tenebrae.
Et dixi: Quis dabit mihi pennas sicut columbae, et volabo, et requiescam?
Ecce elongavi fugiens, et mansi in solitudine.
Exspectabam eum qui salvum me fecit a pusillanimitate spiritus, et tempestate.
Praecipita, Domine; divide linguas eorum: quoniam vidi iniquitatem et contradictionem in civitate.
Die ac nocte circumdabit eam super muros ejus iniquitas; et labor in medio ejus,
et injustitia: et non defecit de plateis ejus usura et dolus.
Quoniam si inimicus meus maledixisset mihi, sustinuissem utique.
Et si is qui oderat me super me magna locutus fuisset,
abscondissem me forsitan ab eo.
Tu vero homo unanimis, dux meus, et notus meus:
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About Exaudi, Deus
Giovanni Gabrieli's Exaudi, Deus is a powerful motet for two eight-voice choirs (SATT.ATTB.TBBB). Sung in Latin, its text is drawn from Psalm 55, reflecting a plea for divine aid in times of distress and persecution. The composer sets the words of supplication with dramatic contrasts and rich harmonies, typical of his Venetian polychoral style. The dialogue between the choirs can create a sense of urgent prayer and profound spiritual struggle, making it a fitting choice for services of reflection or penitence. This substantial work offers a rewarding challenge for larger choral ensembles seeking to explore the grandeur of Renaissance sacred music.
