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In monte Oliveti
Staff Notation • Sacred, Tenebrae responsories
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In monte Oliveti by Ludovico da Viadana — Lyrics
In monte Oliveti oravit ad Patrem:
Pater, si fieri potest, transeat a me calix iste:
Spiritus quidem promptus est, caro autem infirma. Fiat voluntas tua.
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About In monte Oliveti
Ludovico da Viadana was a key figure in the development of early Baroque sacred music. This SATB, ATT B setting of In monte Oliveti is a powerful example of his style, drawing on the rich tradition of Tenebrae responsories. The Latin text, from the Garden of Gethsemane, powerfully depicts Christ's human anguish and submission to the divine will. Viadana's music vividly portrays the contrasting emotions within the text, from the poignant plea 'Pater, si fieri potest, transeat a me calix iste' to the resigned 'Fiat voluntas tua'. The repeated plea to 'Vigilate, et orate' adds a further layer of dramatic intensity, making this a moving and profound liturgical work.
