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Jesu, dulcis memoria
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Jesu, dulcis memoria by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Jesu dulcis memoria
Dans vera cordis gaudia:
Sed super mel et omnia
Ejus dulcis præsentia.
Nil canitur suavius,
Nil auditur jucundius
Nil cogitatur dulcius
Quam Jesus Dei filius.
Jesu spes pænitentibus,
Quam pius es petentibus!
Quam bonus te quærentibus!
Sed quid invenientibus?
Nec lingua valet dicere,
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About Jesu, dulcis memoria
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina's motet Jesu, dulcis memoria is a significant work from the High Renaissance sacred polyphony tradition. Scored for SATB and ATTB choirs, this Latin setting draws from a rich devotional text celebrating the sweetness of Jesus. The lyrics explore the profound joy and ineffable comfort found in His presence, contrasting earthly pleasures with the divine union. The music, characteristic of Palestrina's style, features smooth melodic lines and imitative counterpoint, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere. This motet is an excellent choice for choirs seeking to explore the expressive depth of Renaissance sacred music, offering a profound musical meditation on faith and divine love.
