Canite tuba

Hieronymus Praetorius's SSATB motet Canite tuba opens with a jubilant call to action, the trumpets sounding in Zion to announce the coming of our saviour. The five-part texture weaves a rich and contrapuntal sound world, building to the powerful declaration of Deus salvator noster adveniet. The Latin text, drawn from Isaiah, speaks of God's imminent arrival and the need to proclaim this news to all nations. Praetorius masterfully uses the vocal forces to create a sense of grandeur and divine purpose, making this a striking and effective sacred motet suitable for a substantial choir.