Dixit Dominus

Mariano Garau’s Dixit Dominus for SATB choir is a powerful setting of Psalm 109. The work opens with the voices immediately engaging with the text’s proclamation of divine authority. The music unfolds with dramatic contrasts, reflecting the psalm’s text which speaks of God’s power, the subjugation of enemies, and the eternal priesthood of the Messiah. Garau’s setting moves between moments of fervent declamation and more reflective passages. The Latin text, a cornerstone of sacred music, is treated with both reverence and a palpable sense of awe. This setting offers a compelling experience for choirs seeking a substantial and spiritually resonant work.