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In Manus Tuas
Staff Notation • Sacred, Liturgical music
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In Manus Tuas by Giovanni Legrenzi — Lyrics
In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum.
Redemisti me Domine, Deus veritatis. — Ps. 31 (Vulgate 30):6.
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About In Manus Tuas
Giovanni Legrenzi’s In Manus Tuas is a sacred motet for SATTB choir, sung in Latin. The text, drawn from Psalm 31, expresses profound trust in God: "Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed me, O Lord, God of truth." The composer crafts a rich texture, allowing the five voice parts to interweave and respond to each other, creating moments of both intense devotion and serene contemplation. This work offers an opportunity for singers to explore the expressive possibilities of Renaissance polyphony, bringing the profound words of the psalm to life through nuanced dynamic and textual interpretation. It is a powerful setting of a significant scriptural passage, suitable for liturgical occasions.
