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Dixit Dominus op.2
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vespers
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Dixit Dominus op.2 by Giacomo Antonio Perti — 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 op.2
Giacomo Antonio Perti's setting of Dixit Dominus op.2 is a powerful and dramatic sacred work for SATB choir. Composed in Latin, it draws from Psalm 109 (110), a significant text often used in Vespers services. The psalm's verses speak of divine authority, the subjugation of enemies, and the eternal priesthood, themes that lend themselves to bold musical expression. Perti's setting likely reflects the grandeur and solemnity expected of liturgical music from his era, offering a rich choral experience for those looking to programme substantial sacred repertoire. The SATB voicing allows for intricate harmonic interplay and a full, resonant sound.
