9th Movement: Confutatis maledictus & Lacrimosa
The ninth movement of the Requiem, Confutatis maledictus and Lacrimosa, is accompanied by a video tour of Saint Nicolas Church, in Prague, Czech Republic.
Confutatis maledictus and Lacrimosa, like each of the composition's movements, was inspired by the beauty and grandeur of some of the world's great cathedrals and churches.
The Text Confutatis maledictus (Doomed, cursed) and Lacrimosa dies illa (Tearful day) are part of the Dies Irae section of the Requiem liturgy, stanzas 16 through 19. Tradition has it that the Dies Irae originated with St. Gregory the Great in the 4th century, though it is probably a later addition to the Mass.
The Composition Continuing the somber tone of the Dies irae section of the Mass, Confutatis maledictus and Lacrimosa dies illa begin with a doleful violin.
The ninth movement is scored for basses, tenors and sopranos, 3 violins, and 8 cellos.
Latin Text
Confutatis maledictis
Flammis acribus addictis,
Voca me cum benedictus.
Oro supplex et acclinis,
Cor contritum quasi cinis,
Gere curam mei finis.
Lacrimosa dies illa,
Qua resurget ex favilla
Judicandus homo reus.
Huic ergo parce, Deus:
Pie Jesu Domine:
Dona eis requiem. Amen.
English Translation
IWhen the damned are confounded
and consigned to keen flames,
call me with the blessed.
I pray, suppliant and kneeling,
a heart as contrite as ashes;
take Thou my ending into Thy care
That day of tears and mourning,
when from the ashes shall arise,
all humanity to be judged.
Spare us by your mercy, Lord,
gentle Lord Jesus,
grant them eternal rest. Amen
