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Cantantibus organis, op.66/24
Staff Notation • Sacred, Magnificat antiphons
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Cantantibus organis, op.66/24 by Oreste Ravanello — Lyrics
Cantantibus organis Cecilia virgo [gloriosa]
[in corde suo soli Domino] decantabat dicens:
Fiat Domine cor meum [et corpus meum] immaculatum
ut non confundar.
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About Cantantibus organis, op.66/24
Oreste Ravanello's Cantantibus organis is a sacred setting for SSA choir. The Latin text is drawn from a Marian antiphon, focusing on the prayer of Saint Cecilia. She implores God to keep her heart and body pure, expressing her devotion through fasting and prayer. The composer's setting captures the contemplative nature of the text, urging the choir to convey Cecilia's deep faith and her plea for divine protection against shame. This piece offers a devotional moment for female voices, with the recurring refrain reinforcing the central theme of purity and unwavering commitment to the Lord.
