Sanctus
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Lyrics


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Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus
Dominus Deus Sabaoth!
Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis!




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's song Sanctus are from the Latin Mass, specifically the Sanctus portion. The phrase "Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus" is translated to mean "Holy, holy, holy." As the song progresses, the phrase "Dominus Deus Sabaoth" is added, which means "Lord God of Hosts." The lyrics continue with "Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua," which translates to "Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory." Finally, the song ends with "Hosanna in excelsis!" which translates to "Hosanna in the highest!"


The Sanctus is typically sung during Mass as a call to worship and to acknowledge the holiness of the Lord. The song itself is both majestic and dramatic, with Mozart's orchestration emphasizing the grandeur of these holy words. The build-up of the lyrics in combination with the music create a powerful experience for listeners that seeks to uplift their spirits.


Line by Line Meaning

Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus
Holy, holy, holy


Dominus Deus Sabaoth!
Lord God of hosts!


Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.


Hosanna in excelsis!
Hosanna in the highest!




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@Dailysia

Beautiful

@Metadeth1997

People dont like Sussmayr,, but this is great ! He had talent and this shows it

@ugurderin

So this part (along with some other parts) were added by Sussmayr after Mozart's death, and not written by Mozart himself, right?

@Smyle2004

Ugur Derin Right

@musik350

i guess this part was still written after some simple sketches, but what you ultimately hear will be more süssmayr than mozart

@MusiExplora

@@musik350 no - there are no scripts of a Sanctus of Mozart Requiem

@MusiExplora

stylistically speaking Süßmayr's completition sounds more as Michael Haydn than Mozart - this doesn't mean that this is better or worse

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@ultrad-rex1389

I want this played at my funeral....

@bp1mx

​@@MrGar11 it is

@sasquatchdonut2674

Same

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