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Cantate Domino a 8
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Cantate Domino a 8 by Christoph Straus — Lyrics
Psalmus ipsi David. Cantate Domino canticum novum, quia mirabilia fecit. Salvavit sibi dextera ejus, et brachium sanctum ejus.
Notum fecit Dominus salutare suum ; in conspectu gentium revelavit justitiam suam.
Recordatus est misericordiæ suæ, et veritatis suæ domui Israël. Viderunt omnes termini terræ salutare Dei nostri.
Jubilate Deo, omnis terra ; cantate, et exsultate, et psallite.
Psallite Domino in cithara ; in cithara et voce psalmi ;
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About Cantate Domino a 8
Christoph Straus's Cantate Domino a 8 is a substantial sacred motet written for double choir (SSATTB and ATTBarB). The Latin text is drawn from Psalm 98, a jubilant and celebratory psalm calling for praise to God for his mighty acts and righteous judgment. The composer's setting of this text reflects the grandeur and magnificence of the words, employing the eight-part texture to create rich sonorities and dynamic contrasts. The polyphony offers ample opportunity for expressive vocal writing, suitable for a skilled choir seeking to perform impressive sacred polyphony from the post-Renaissance era.
