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Cantate Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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7 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 Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Cantate Domino canticum novum,
Cantate et benedicite nomini ejus:
Quia mirabilia fecit.
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About Cantate Domino
Claudio Monteverdi’s Cantate Domino is a majestic sacred motet for two choirs (SSATBB, SSATTB). Composed in Latin, it draws on the rich tradition of Renaissance and early Baroque polyphony. The text, drawn from Psalm 98, is a jubilant call to praise God for his wonderful deeds. Monteverdi’s setting magnificently captures this exultation, with intricate counterpoint and dramatic contrasts between the two vocal ensembles. The music moves from fervent calls to sing to moments of quiet adoration, creating a powerful and uplifting experience. It is a substantial work, demanding accomplished singing and offering a rewarding opportunity for polychoral performance.
