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Cantate Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Cantate Domino by Ruggiero Giovannelli — Lyrics
Alleluja. Cantate Domino canticum novum;
laus ejus in ecclesia sanctorum.
Laetetur Israël in eo qui fecit eum,
et filii Sion exsultent in rege suo.
Laudent nomen ejus in choro;
in tympano et psalterio psallant ei.
Quia beneplacitum est Domino in populo suo,
et exaltabit mansuetos in salutem.
Exsultabunt sancti in gloria;
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About Cantate Domino
Ruggiero Giovannelli was an Italian composer of the late Renaissance, a master of sacred polyphony. His motet Cantate Domino, set for SSATB voices, is a vibrant setting of a psalm text. The Latin words are exultant, calling for joyful praise to God with singing, instruments, and dance. The text speaks of God's favour towards his people, the exultation of saints in glory, and the execution of judgement upon the nations. Giovannelli’s music likely reflects this joyous and triumphant mood, creating a powerful sacred statement for the church's choir of saints.
