Analytical Aspects of the Three Versions of "Confitebor Tibi, Domine" by Claudio Monteverdi

Abstract

This work focuses on the musical analysis of Monteverd’s composition styles in his sacred music. The motets, Confitebor tibi, Domine were printed in 1640 in collection of Selva morale e spiritual. Even in these rigidly bound works, Monteverdi gives full intensity to the meaning of every word of the text, trying to bring it to life in a vivid and convincing way. These three versions of Psalm 111 present different compositional techniques, through which Monteverdi wishes to emphasize the content of the text.

Keywords

• Renaissance music, Claudio Monteverdi, motet, sacred music.