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Huc me sidereo descendere jussit Olympo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Huc me sidereo descendere jussit Olympo by Adrian Willaert — Lyrics
Huc me sydereo descendere jussit Olympo
hic me crudeli vulnere fixit amor.
Langueo nec quisquam nostro succurrit amori
quem nequeunt dure frangere jura crucis.
Pungentem capiti Dominum gestare coronam
fortis amor docuit verbera tanta pati.
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About Huc me sidereo descendere jussit Olympo
Adrian Willaert's motet Huc me sidereo descendere jussit Olympo sets a Latin text that expresses the poet's profound suffering and devotion, directly addressing Love (Amor) as both the cause of his pain and the ultimate object of his desire. The lyrics detail the hardships endured for love, including the crown of thorns and the bitter draught, portraying Love as the conqueror who inflicts these wounds and ultimately triumphs. The text implores the listener to return this devotion by loving Love alone, recognizing the profound sacrifices made. This powerful setting is scored for SAATTB or SAATBarB voices, offering rich harmonic possibilities for this intensely personal and spiritual reflection.
