This edition was prepared by James Gibb — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Cantate Domino, SWV 81
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
Preview
0
0
10 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Cantate Domino, SWV 81 by Heinrich Schütz — 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;
Read full lyrics
About Cantate Domino, SWV 81
This sacred motet opens with a joyful summons to sing a new song to the Lord, its praise to be heard in the assembly of saints. The text calls for celebration, with Israel rejoicing in its maker and the children of Zion exulting in their king. Schütz sets this exuberant Latin text for SATB choir, a powerful and direct expression of divine praise. The music aims to reflect the text's unfolding narrative, moving from exultation to a depiction of righteous judgment and the ultimate glory of the saints. It is a compelling work for SATB, rich in its devotional and celebratory message.
