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Cantate Domino canticum novum a6
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Cantate Domino canticum novum a6 by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Canticum ipsi David, quando domus aedificabatur post captivitatem.
Cantate Domino canticum novum; cantate Domino omnis terra.
Cantate Domino, et benedicite nomini ejus; annuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus.
Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus; in omnibus populis mirabilia ejus.
Quoniam magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis: terribilis est super omnes deos.
Quoniam omnes dii gentium daemonia; Dominus autem caelos fecit.
Confessio et pulchritudo in conspectu ejus; sanctimonia et magnificentia in sanctificatione ejus.
Afferte Domino, patriae gentium, afferte Domino gloriam et honorem;
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About Cantate Domino canticum novum a6
Orlando di Lasso’s motet Cantate Domino canticum novum opens with a sense of jubilant praise, its six voices (SSATTB) weaving together in rich textures. The text, a psalm setting, calls for a new song to be sung to the Lord by all the earth, proclaiming his salvation and glory among the nations. Lasso responds to this with music that is both majestic and intimate, its polyphony flowing with clarity and drive. The composer’s mastery of vocal writing is evident throughout, from moments of profound reverence to outbursts of pure exultation. This sacred motet is a powerful example of Renaissance part-music, ideal for a choir seeking a substantial and uplifting work in Latin.
