(Psalm 130)-Mozart’s De Profundis (Psalm 130) K.93 for SATB Choir with Organ or Piano accompaniment edited by Don Smithers. Composed in Salzburg in the summer of 1771 to the words of Psalm 130 a Penitential Psalm used in liturgical prayers for the faithful departed in Western liturgical tradition. Instruction in English Psalm in Latin. For intermediate (Grade 4-6) level.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. Born in Salzburg Mozart showed prodigious ability from his earliest childhood. Already competent on Keyboard and Violin hecomposed from the age of five and performed before European royalty. During his life he composed over 600 works many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic concertante chamber operatic and choral music. He is among the most enduringly popular of classical composers and his influence on subsequent Western art music is profound.

Originally published in versions for SA and SATB voices this classic Rutter anthem has now been adapted by the composer for performance by male-voice choirs.The flowing choral melodies perfectly complement the positive message of the well-known thanksgiving text by F. S. Pierpoint and the gentle arpeggiated Keyboard part provides a supportive harmonic accompaniment.