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Heu mihi, Domine a 5
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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4 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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Heu mihi, Domine a 5 by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
Hei [Heu] mihi, Domine, quia peccavi nimis in vita mea.
Quid faciam miser? Ubi fugiam, nisi ad te, Deus meus?
Miserere mei, dum veneris in novissimo die.
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About Heu mihi, Domine a 5
The lament "Heu mihi, Domine" is sung here in a powerful five-part setting by Andrea Gabrieli for treble, tenor and bass voices (ATTBB). The Latin text expresses a profound personal crisis: the singer's distress at past sins and desperate plea for divine mercy. The words paint a scene of inner turmoil, with the soul greatly troubled and seeking refuge only in God. The motet calls for succour and pleads for a merciful judgement on the last day, making it a deeply spiritual and emotional work for a choir.
