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Dixit Dominus domino meo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Vesper Psalms
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Dixit Dominus domino meo by Domenico Massenzio — 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 domino meo
This powerful setting of Psalm 109 (110) Dixit Dominus, from the Vesper Psalms, is suitable for liturgical use during important feasts or services. The Latin text, which speaks of divine authority and eternal priesthood, is set for SATB choir. Massenzio's motet offers a compelling opportunity for choirs to explore rich Renaissance sacred repertoire. The confident pronouncements of the text are matched by the solid choral writing, making it an effective choice for services requiring strong, declarative music. The confident assertion of God's power and the establishment of an everlasting priesthood are conveyed with gravitas and musical detail suitable for a skilled SATB ensemble.
