In tribulatione mea
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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In tribulatione mea by Claudio Merulo — Lyrics
About In tribulatione mea
Claudio Merulo's In tribulatione mea is a substantial motet for SSAATTBB voices, setting a Latin text of profound trust in God during times of distress. The chosen verses from Psalm 18 express deep personal faith, moving from the singer's declaration of love and reliance on God as protector and helper to a desperate cry for deliverance from the torments of death and iniquity. Merulo's setting, a rich and complex work for double choir, is designed to convey the dramatic shifts in emotion, from supplication to confident prayer. The extensive scoring allows for a wide range of dynamic and textural possibilities, making it a powerful choice for liturgical or concert performance.