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Cantate Domino
Staff Notation • Sacred, Chants
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Cantate Domino by Jonathan Battishill — 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
This setting of Psalm 96 opens with a joyful exhortation to sing a new song to the Lord, celebrating His greatness and announcing His salvation to all nations. The text, a powerful declaration of God's magnificence and might, draws inspiration from the dedication of the Second Temple after the Babylonian exile. Jonathan Battishill's SATB arrangement beautifully captures the exultant spirit of the Latin words, offering a rich and resonant musical experience. The interplay between the choir parts creates a sense of grandeur appropriate for this sacred text, making it a compelling choice for liturgical settings or concert programmes seeking to convey a message of praise and awe.
