And with songs I will celebrate

Benedetto Marcello was a Venetian nobleman, lawyer, and composer of considerable renown in the early 18th century. His sacred works often draw on the Psalms, and this setting, And with songs I will celebrate, is no exception. The text directly addresses the divine, proclaiming a desire to praise Jehovah. Scored for two voices (AT), this work offers a rich opportunity for intimate musical expression. The directness of the English text is matched by Marcello's clear and devotional musical language, making it a suitable choice for contemplation and expressive performance within a sacred context.