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In monte Oliveti, ZWV 55:01
Staff Notation • Sacred, Tenebrae responsories
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In monte Oliveti, ZWV 55:01 by Jan Dismas Zelenka — 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, ZWV 55:01
This setting of the Latin text In monte Oliveti vividly portrays Jesus's agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. The words express his plea to his Father that the cup of suffering might pass, acknowledging the spirit's readiness but the flesh's weakness, before ultimately submitting to divine will. This profound moment is followed by the call to vigil and prayer to overcome temptation. Jan Dismas Zelenka's SATB composition captures the emotional weight of this biblical narrative, making it a powerful addition to the sacred Tenebrae responsory tradition.
