Exsurgat Deus a 4
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Exsurgat Deus a 4 by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
About Exsurgat Deus a 4
Orlando di Lasso, one of the most prolific and influential composers of the 16th century, created this setting of Psalm 68:1-10. This motet for four-part choir (SATB) is written in Latin and draws upon the powerful text of the psalms. The music sets the verses that call for God to arise and scatter his enemies, contrasting the ultimate destruction of the wicked with the rejoicing of the righteous. It speaks of God as a protector of the vulnerable, leading captives to freedom. Lasso's masterful setting, typical of his sacred output, brings a rich polyphonic texture to this dramatic and devotional text, making it a significant work within the Renaissance motet tradition.