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Guttur tuum sicut vinum optimum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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8 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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Guttur tuum sicut vinum optimum by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Guttur tuum sicut vinum optimum, dignum dilecto meo ad potandum,
labiisque et dentibus illius ad ruminandum
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About Guttur tuum sicut vinum optimum
Palestrina's Guttur tuum sicut vinum optimum is a five-part motet for SAATB, written in Latin. The composer explores a rich sonic landscape, with the voices often woven together in contrapuntal imitation. The text, a Song of Songs passage, speaks of intimate love and devotion, comparing the beloved's speech to fine wine. Palestrina's setting captures this sentiment with flowing melodic lines and carefully controlled harmonic progressions. The music unfolds with a serene yet passionate character, showcasing the composer's mastery of vocal polyphony. This sacred motet offers a profound reflection on divine love, expressed through sublime choral writing that is both textually responsive and musically compelling.
