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Exultate Deo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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6 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Exultate Deo by Alessandro Scarlatti — Lyrics
In finem, pro torcularibus. Psalmus ipsi Asaph.
Exsultate Deo adjutori nostro ; jubilate Deo Jacob.
Sumite psalmum, et date tympanum ; psalterium jucundum cum cithara.
Buccinate in neomenia tuba, in insigni die solemnitatis vestræ :
quia præceptum in Israël est, et judicium Deo Jacob.
Testimonium in Joseph posuit illud, cum exiret de terra Ægypti ;
linguam quam non noverat, audivit.
Divertit ab oneribus dorsum ejus ; manus ejus in cophino servierunt.
In tribulatione invocasti me, et liberavi te.
Exaudivi te in abscondito tempestatis ;
probavi te apud aquam contradictionis.
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About Exultate Deo
This vibrant setting of Psalm 81 is ideal for any celebratory occasion in the church's calendar. Scarlatti's SATB motet rings with joy, calling singers and listeners alike to jubilate Deo, to sing praises to God our helper. The text, a Latin psalm, emphasizes joyful praise and remembrance of God's deliverance. The music mirrors this with its energy and bright disposition, demanding confident delivery from the choir. The interplay between the vocal parts ensures a rich texture, suitable for services, concerts, or festivals where a powerful sacred statement is desired. It is a compelling choice for those seeking an uplifting and musically rewarding motet.
