Dixit Dominus

Giacomo Carissimi was a leading composer of sacred music in seventeenth-century Rome. This powerful setting of Psalm 109 (110), Dixit Dominus, is written for double SATB choir, a format that allows for rich polyphonic textures and dramatic contrasts. The Latin text, a well-known Vesper Psalm, speaks of God's might and the everlasting priesthood of the Messiah, using majestic language to proclaim divine authority and victory over enemies. Carissimi’s skillful handling of the text and forces creates a monumental and compelling musical statement, ideal for liturgical or concert use where its grandeur can be fully appreciated.