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Cantate Domino canticum novum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Cantate Domino canticum novum by Alexander Utendal — 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 canticum novum
The text of this motet is drawn from Psalm 98, urging all the earth to sing a new song to the Lord because of his wondrous deeds. It calls for joyful praise, proclaiming God's salvation and justice revealed to the nations. The psalm anticipates God's coming to judge the earth, with the oceans, rivers, and mountains joining in celebration. Alexander Utendal sets this powerful psalm setting for double SATB choir, creating a rich and expansive sound. The Latin text, full of jubilant exclamations, provides ample opportunity for dynamic contrast and a grand, celebratory performance.
