Buy Tickets Contribute

Calendar & Tickets

2021-2022 Season

Tickets and ticket policies

The Bach Institute

Directions & Parking

Who We Are

History & Mission

Ryan Turner, Artistic Director

John Harbison, Principal Guest Conductor

Craig Smith Memorial

Musician's Spotlight

Support

Hercules Society

Pat Krol Fund

Cantata & Solo Underwriting Support

Engagement

Musical Conversations

Lieberson Fellows

News & Reviews

Emmanuel Music in the News

Recordings

Notes & Translations

Bach Notes & Translations

Motets & Liturgical Works Notes & Translations

Program Notes & Translations

Mailing List Contact Us

Motet Translations

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: "Sicut cervus"

Psalm 42:1

Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes aquarum,
ita desiderat anima mea ad te, Deus.

As a hart longs for the flowing streams,
so longs my soul for thee, O God.