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Cantiam tutti cantiamo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Laude
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Cantiam tutti cantiamo by Anonymous — Lyrics
Cantiam tutti, cantiamo
O cari pastorelli
Un canto al nuovo Adamo
Et con fioretti belli
Il suo leggiadro fronte inghirlandiamo.
Hoggi l'angioli santi,
Pieni d'alto stupore,
Con Himni e dolci canti,
Lodano il suo fattore
Fatto fanciullo per far nuovi amanti.
Il ciel, la terra, il mare,
Con novi segni ancora,
Vedonsi giubilare
In questa felic'hora
Che 'l sempiterno Dio fatt'huomo appare.
Et noi rozzi pastori,
Con rusticali accenti,
Mandiam le voci fuori:
Risonino concerti,
Accompagnando li celebri chori.
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About Cantiam tutti cantiamo
Cantiam tutti cantiamo is a lively Italian sacred laude, its text celebrating the Nativity. The music is designed for three-part choir (SAB), with the voices weaving together in joyful acclamation. The opening is particularly exuberant, setting a tone of enthusiastic praise, as suggested by the Italian title itself. The composer is anonymous, but the work feels characteristic of the Italian laude tradition, aiming to express deep religious sentiment with accessible, song-like melodies. The text speaks of shepherds and angels offering praise to the newborn Christ, describing his beauty and divine nature. The music reflects this devotional theme with its bright character and clear harmonic language, making it an engaging and uplifting choice for a choir.
