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Expurgate vetus fermentum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Expurgate vetus fermentum by Jean Guyot — Lyrics
Expurgate vetus fermentum, ut sitis nova conspersio, sicut estis azymi. Etenim Pascha nostrum immolatus est Christus.
Itaque epulemur: non in fermento veteri, neque in fermento malitiae et nequitiae: sed in azymis sinceritatis et veritatis.
About Expurgate vetus fermentum
Jean Guyot's motet Expurgate vetus fermentum is for STTT voices. The Latin text is drawn from the New Testament, likening Christ to the Paschal Lamb and urging believers to cast out the old leaven of malice and wickedness, feasting instead on the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Guyot's setting adheres to the direct, fervent spirit of the words, offering a powerful and concise liturgical statement. This motet is a fine example of sacred polyphony from the Renaissance, suitable for services or concerts seeking a work of theological depth and musical integrity.
