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Cantate Domino, canticum novum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Cantate Domino, canticum novum by Leonhard Lechner — 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, canticum novum
Leonhard Lechner's Cantate Domino, canticum novum is a motet for SATB choir, setting a Latin text that draws from Psalm 149. The composer was active in the late 16th century, a period of significant development in sacred polyphony. The text itself is a vigorous call to praise God, urging the saints to sing a new song and rejoice in their King. It speaks of exultation, glory, and the vindication of the righteous against the nations, reflecting a profound and confident expression of faith. Lechner's setting would have been intended for use within the liturgical context of the church, showcasing the rich vocal possibilities of the period.
