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Exultate iusti, in Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Exultate iusti, in Domino by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
Psalmus David. Exsultate, justi, in Domino; rectos decet collaudatio.
Confitemini Domino in cithara; in psalterio decem chordarum psallite illi.
Cantate ei canticum novum; bene psallite ei in vociferatione.
Quia rectum est verbum Domini, et omnia opera ejus in fide.
Diligit misericordiam et judicium; misericordia Domini plena est terra.
Verbo Domini caeli firmati sunt, et spiritu oris ejus omnis virtus eorum.
Congregans sicut in utre aquas maris;
ponens in thesauris abyssos.
Timeat Dominum omnis terra; ab eo autem commoveantur omnes inhabitantes orbem.
Quoniam ipse dixit, et facta sunt; ipse mandavit et creata sunt.
Dominus dissipat consilia gentium;
reprobat autem cogitationes populorum, et reprobat consilia principum.
Consilium autem Domini in aeternum manet; cogitationes cordis ejus in generatione et generationem.
Beata gens cujus est Dominus Deus ejus; populus quem
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About Exultate iusti, in Domino
The opening words of this setting are a jubilant call to rejoice in the Lord, a powerful declaration of praise and thanksgiving. Setting a text drawn from the Psalms, Orazio Vecchi's motet Exultate iusti, in Domino overflows with the composer's characteristic energy and contrapuntal skill. The piece is written for double choir, SATB.ATTB, creating a rich, resonant sound world that amplifies the text's exultant message. Vecchi masterfully weaves intricate vocal lines, celebrating the divine word and works with a vibrant, celebratory spirit. This is a compelling motet for experienced choirs, offering a deeply expressive and engaging interpretation of sacred Latin text.
