Cantate Domino canticum novum a12

This resplendent motet by Giovanni Francesco Anerio is a magnificent setting of Psalm 98, calling for a grand choral sound. Composed for twelve voices (SATB.SATB.SATB), it offers a powerful and complex texture, ideal for services or concerts during seasons of celebration. The Latin text is an exultant invitation to sing a new song to the Lord, praising His wondrous deeds with instruments and voice. Anerio’s music rises to meet the text’s jubilation, with each of the three SATB choirs contributing to a rich and antiphonal effect. It demands skilled singers who can navigate its intricate lines and dynamic contrasts, creating a truly awe-inspiring experience for both choir and listener.