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Canticum trium puerorum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB.SATB · Renato Calcaterra
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Canticum trium puerorum by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
Benedicite, Angeli Domini, Domino: benedicite, cæli, Domino.
Benedicite, aquæ omnes, quæ super cælos sunt, Domino: benedicite, omnes virtutes Dómini, Domino.
Benedicite, sol et luna, Domino: benedicite, stellæ cæli, Domino.
Benedicite, omnis imber et ros, Domino: benedicite, omnes spiritus Dei, Domino.
Benedicite, ignis et æstus, Domino: benedicite, frigus et æstus, Domino.
Benedicite, rores et pruina, Domino: benedicite, gelu et frigus, Domino.
Benedicite, glacies et nives, Domino: benedicite, noctes et dies, Domino.
Benedicite, lux et tenebræ, Domino: benedicite, fúlgura et nubes, Domino.
Benedicat terra Dominum: laudet et superexaltet eum in sæcula.
Benedicite, montes et colles, Domino: benedicite, universa germinantia in terra, Domino.
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About Canticum trium puerorum
Michael Praetorius's Canticum trium puerorum is a sacred motet for double choir (SATB.SATB). The text, in Latin, is taken from the Book of Daniel, a canticle sung by the three young men in the fiery furnace. It is a powerful hymn of praise, invoking all of creation to bless and exalt the Lord. The motet's structure, with its two choirs, allows for antiphonal effects and rich polyphonic textures, typical of the sacred vocal music of the early Baroque period. This work offers a grand and sonorous setting of a profound biblical text, suitable for a substantial choral offering.
