Cantate Domino a 8

This striking motet by Giovanni Bassano offers a jubilant setting of Psalm 96. Scored for a substantial eight-part choir (two choirs of ATTB), Cantate Domino a 8 is an ideal choice for services celebrating the glory of God or for major feasts throughout the liturgical year. The text, in Latin, calls for joyful praise and thanksgiving, urging the faithful to proclaim God's salvation day by day. Bassano’s contrapuntal writing and the antiphonal possibilities afforded by the eight-part scoring create a rich and resonant sound world, perfectly suited to conveying the exuberance of the psalm's message. This motet will undoubtedly make a powerful statement in any sacred setting.