Description

Giovanni Prioli: Salvum me fac Deus – Sacred Choral Work for SATB and Accompaniment | Choral Sheet Music

Product Information

Item Number:0571500633
ISMN:9780571500635 / 978-0571500635
Product Type:Choral Sheet Music
Genre:Sacred Choral (Renaissance/Baroque style)
Language:Latin
Setting:SATB (Mixed Voices) with Instrumental Accompaniment
Page Count:32 pages
Publisher:Faber Music
Format:Standard Choral Score

Overview

Giovanni Prioli’s Salvum me fac Deusis a deeply expressive sacred choral work for SATB choir with accompaniment. Rooted in the dramatic language of liturgical Latin, this composition is a musical prayer for deliverance, resonating with the rich harmonic textures typical of late Renaissance and early Baroque traditions. Suitable for concert performance or worship settings, the 32-page score allows choirs to explore the depths of sacred expression with both vocal and instrumental forces.

Italian Translation – Overview (Panoramica in Italiano)

Il Salvum me fac Deusdi Giovanni Prioliè un'opera corale sacra di grande espressività per coro SATB con accompagnamento. Incentrato sul testo liturgico latino, questo brano è una preghiera musicale per la salvezza, ricca di armonie intense tipiche della tarda Rinascenza e del primo Barocco. Adatto sia al concerto che alla liturgia, lo spartito di 32 pagine offre ai cori l’opportunità di approfondire l’espressione spirituale con voci e strumenti.

Product Features

Instrumentation

Voicing:SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)
Accompaniment:Instrumental (not specified; suitable for continuo or keyboard realization)

Performance Context

Ideal for sacred concerts, Lenten meditations, and worship services
Appropriate for intermediate to advanced church or chamber choirs

Interesting Facts

Historical Echoes in a Modern Edition

While relatively lesser-known today, Giovanni Prioli's style bridges the Renaissance and early Baroque choral traditions. This edition, published by Faber Music, brings his dramatic motet to modern performers with careful editorial attention.

Latin Text – A Prayer for Salvation

The title Salvum me fac Deus (“Save me, O God”) reflects the heartfelt cry of Psalm 69 (68 in the Vulgate), often set to music by Renaissance composers. Prioli’s interpretation stands out for its compelling blend of counterpoint and harmonic density.

Faber Music Revival

Faber Music’s dedication to preserving sacred choral treasures includes works like this, ensuring their accessibility to choirs around the world.

Italian Translation – Interesting Facts (Curiosità)

Eco storica in un'edizione moderna

Sebbene oggi meno noto, Giovanni Prioli rappresenta un ponte musicale tra la tradizione corale rinascimentale e quella barocca. Questa edizione pubblicata da Faber Music propone il mottetto con cura editoriale per i cori contemporanei.

Testo latino – Una supplica di salvezza

Il titolo Salvum me fac Deus (“Salvami, o Dio”) richiama il Salmo 69 (68 nella Vulgata), spesso musicato nel Rinascimento. L’elaborazione di Prioli si distingue per la sua fusione di contrappunto e intensità armonica.