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Fili! Ego Salomon
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Fili! Ego Salomon by Cesare Gussago — Lyrics
Fili!
Quis me vocat?
Ego Salomon, qui tecum alloqui opto; ideo:
Intende mihi et percipe corde quae loquar.
Loquere pater nam audit filius tuus.
Si te lactaverint peccatores, ne acquiescas eis.
Heu! pater mi, utinam non acquievissem!
Acquievisti?
Acquievi.
Intende mihi et percipe corde quae loquar.
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About Fili! Ego Salomon
Cesare Gussago's Fili! Ego Salomon is a powerful sacred motet for double SATB choir. The text, in Latin, unfolds as a dialogue between a father and his son, exploring themes of sin, repentance, and divine forgiveness. The son expresses regret for his past actions, and the father guides him towards seeking absolution through prayer and contrition. The extended forces of the double choir allow for a rich, resonant sound, ideal for depicting the dramatic and emotional arc of the text. This motet offers a compelling musical setting of a profound spiritual message, suitable for advanced choirs seeking to explore expressive sacred repertoire.
