Composer

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Orlande de Lassus

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Motet

Publication Date

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1582

Average_duration

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2:01

Exaltabo te Domine, M. xix (S. iii/59) is a sacred motet composed by Orlande de Lassus, a prominent composer of the late Renaissance period. The piece was composed in the late 16th century and was first performed in Munich, Germany. The motet is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is a joyful and celebratory setting of the text "Exaltabo te, Domine, quoniam suscepisti me" (I will praise you, Lord, for you have taken me up). The music is characterized by lively rhythms, bright harmonies, and soaring melodies that reflect the exuberance of the text. The second movement is a more introspective setting of the text "Domine, Deus meus, clamavi ad te" (Lord, my God, I cried out to you). The music is more subdued and contemplative, with a slower tempo and more complex harmonies that reflect the supplicatory nature of the text. The final movement returns to the joyful mood of the first, with a setting of the text "Confitebor tibi in cithara, Deus meus" (I will praise you with the harp, my God). The music is characterized by lively rhythms, virtuosic vocal lines, and intricate polyphony that reflect the exuberance of the text. Overall, Exaltabo te Domine is a masterful example of Lassus's skill in setting sacred texts to music. The piece showcases his ability to create music that is both technically complex and emotionally expressive, and it remains a beloved work in the choral repertoire to this day.

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