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Exaudi Domine vocem meam
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Exaudi Domine vocem meam by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Psalmus David, priusquam liniretur. Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea: quem timebo?
Dominus protector vitae meae: a quo trepidabo?
Dum appropiant super me nocentes ut edant carnes meas, qui tribulant me inimici mei, ipsi
infirmati sunt et ceciderunt.
Si consistant adversum me castra, non timebit cor meum; si exsurgat adversum me praelium, in hoc ego sperabo.
Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram, ut inhabitem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitae meae; ut videam voluptatem Domini, et visitem templum ejus.
Quoniam abscondit me in tabernaculo suo; in die malorum abscondito me in tabernaculi sui.
In petra exaltavit me, et nunc exaltavit caput meum super inimicos meos. Circuivi,
et immolavi in tabernaculo ejus hostiam vociferationis;
cantabo, et psalmum dicam Domino.
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About Exaudi Domine vocem meam
A setting of a sacred Latin text, this motet by Orlando di Lasso is scored for SATTB voices. The music draws on the deeply personal words of Psalm 27, where the Psalmist expresses profound trust in God amidst adversity. The text speaks of God as a source of light, salvation, and protection, even when enemies threaten. The composer’s response to this fervent plea is a rich, imitative polyphonic texture, characteristic of sacred motets from the Renaissance. The music explores the devotional and deeply human sentiment of seeking refuge and solace in faith, creating a powerful and moving reflection on spiritual security.
