Psalmi Davidis Poenitentiales

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The Psalmi Davidis Poenitentiales is a collection of penitential psalms composed by Orlando di Lasso, a Flemish composer of the Renaissance. Penitential psalms are a group of seven liturgical psalms used in administering ecclesiastical penance. Lasso's work, published in 1584, is considered a significant piece in his oeuvre and is known for its emotional intensity, reflecting the meaning of the texts. This collection, rediscovered and edited in 1838, played a role in the revival of interest in Lasso's music. Lasso was a master of both sacred and secular music, with his compositions spanning Italian, French, and German genres.12

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…impressive collection of penitential psalms, Psalmi Davidis Poenitentiales (1584). Its rediscovery and edition in 1838 by S.W. Dehn initiated a revival of interest in Lasso’s works.
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…impressive collection of penitential psalms, Psalmi Davidis Poenitentiales (1584). Its rediscovery and edition in 1838 by S.W. Dehn initiated a revival of interest in Lasso’s works.
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