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Cantate Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 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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Cantate Domino by Michel-Richard de Lalande — Lyrics
Canticum ipsi David, quando domus aedificabatur post captivitatem.
Cantate Domino canticum novum; cantate Domino omnis terra.
Cantate Domino, et benedicite nomini ejus; annuntiate de die in diem salutare ejus.
Annuntiate inter gentes gloriam ejus; in omnibus populis mirabilia ejus.
Quoniam magnus Dominus, et laudabilis nimis: terribilis est super omnes deos.
Quoniam omnes dii gentium daemonia; Dominus autem caelos fecit.
Confessio et pulchritudo in conspectu ejus; sanctimonia et magnificentia in sanctificatione ejus.
Afferte Domino, patriae gentium, afferte Domino gloriam et honorem;
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About Cantate Domino
Michel-Richard de Lalande’s Cantate Domino is a setting for double choir (SATB double choir) of a Latin text from the Old Testament, proclaiming God’s greatness and glory. The music opens with a majestic, imitative texture, building excitement as the voices of the two choirs enter in dialogue. The composer’s skill in handling these forces is evident throughout, with rich harmonies and a clear sense of dramatic pacing. The text urges all nations to sing a new song to the Lord, to announce his salvation and wonders among all peoples. This motet offers a powerful and grand expression of praise, suitable for a major feast day or a celebratory occasion.
