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Dixit Dominus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Vespers
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Dixit Dominus by Agostino Steffani — Lyrics
Psalmus David. Dixit Dominus Domino meo: sede a dextris meis, donec ponam inimicos tuos
scabellum pedum tuorum.
Virgam virtutis tuae emittet Dominus ex Sion: dominare in medio
inimicorum tuorum.
Tecum principium in die virtutis tuae in splendoribus sanctorum:
ex utero, ante luciferum, genui te.
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About Dixit Dominus
Agostino Steffani's Dixit Dominus is a setting of Psalm 109, a traditional text for Vespers. This substantial work for double choir (SATB.SATB) and presumably its own accompaniment offers a powerful and dramatic exploration of the psalm's verses. The text speaks of divine authority and the ultimate triumph of the righteous over their enemies, providing ample opportunity for musical expression of both grandeur and conviction. Steffani's setting would suit a choir seeking a significant, challenging, and richly rewarding piece from the Vespers repertoire, showcasing the ensemble's ability to handle complex vocal textures and dynamic contrasts within a sacred Latin text.
