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Dixit Dominus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Dixit Dominus by Gregorio Allegri — 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
Gregorio Allegri's Dixit Dominus is a powerful setting of Psalm 109 in Latin. Scored for two SATB choirs, the work is designed for a rich, antiphonal performance, allowing for dramatic contrasts and expansive soundscapes. The text, a Messianic psalm, speaks of God's might and the establishment of his dominion, declaring the anointed one as a priest forever. Allegri's music masterfully captures the grandeur and solemnity of these biblical verses, creating a compelling sacred motet that explores the interplay between the two vocal ensembles to profound effect. Its architecture builds towards moments of significant sonic intensity, reflecting the scriptural pronouncements of divine authority and eternal priesthood.
