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Cantate Domino in E minor
Staff Notation • Sacred, Evening Canticles
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Cantate Domino in E minor by John Blow — Lyrics
Psalmus ipsi David. Cantate Domino canticum novum, quia mirabilia fecit. Salvavit sibi dextera ejus, et brachium sanctum ejus.
Notum fecit Dominus salutare suum ; in conspectu gentium revelavit justitiam suam.
Recordatus est misericordiæ suæ, et veritatis suæ domui Israël. Viderunt omnes termini terræ salutare Dei nostri.
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra ; cantate, et exsultate, et psallite.
Psallite Domino in cithara ; in cithara et voce psalmi ;
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About Cantate Domino in E minor
John Blow’s Cantate Domino in E minor is written for a full SSATB choir, offering rich harmonic possibilities. The text, drawn from Psalm 98, is a vibrant call to praise God for his wonderful deeds and his saving justice, revealed to all nations. The music echoes this exultant mood, with expansive vocal lines and majestic textures that build to a powerful conclusion. The piece moves fluidly between Latin and English, reflecting the tradition of setting liturgical texts in both languages. It is a compelling work, suitable for services or concerts, demanding skilled vocalists who can bring out its dramatic and spiritual depth.
