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Dixit Dominus a 5
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vespers
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Dixit Dominus a 5 by Maurizio Cazzati — Lyrics
Psalmus David. Dixit Dominus Domino meo: sede a dextris meis, donec ponam inimicos tuos
scabellum pedum tuorum.
Virgam virtutis tuae emittet Dominus ex Sion: dominare in medio
inimicorum tuorum.
Tecum principium in die virtutis tuae in splendoribus sanctorum:
ex utero, ante luciferum, genui te.
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About Dixit Dominus a 5
Maurizio Cazzati's Dixit Dominus is a setting of Psalm 109 (110), a significant text for Vespers. The psalm, attributed to David, describes God's promise to his anointed, exalting him to his right hand. Cazzati's composition for SSATB voices draws on the rich tradition of Italian sacred music of the Baroque period. The Latin text, with its themes of divine authority, the subjugation of enemies, and eternal priesthood, is treated with a clear and direct musical setting. This work would be a compelling choice for a choir looking to explore the grandeur and devotional spirit of early Baroque sacred repertoire. The five-part voicing allows for a full and resonant sound, ideal for liturgical settings.
