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Heu, quantus dolor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Heu, quantus dolor by Severin Cornet — Lyrics
Heu quantus dolor et turbatis anxia cura
mentibus est tacitas, occuluisse faces!
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About Heu, quantus dolor
Severin Cornet's motet Heu, quantus dolor sets a Latin text that laments the sorrow and anxiety of the disciples when Christ was taken. The text speaks of the pain and confusion felt, wishing for death to escape the hidden love that causes such suffering. This SATTB setting by Cornet is a powerful Renaissance sacred work, exploring the profound emotional depths of the Passion narrative. Its expressive harmonies and intricate vocal writing would make it a fitting choice for services or concerts during Lent or Holy Week, allowing the choir to convey the intense grief and devotion of this significant moment.
