Exsurge Domine

Alessandro Scarlatti composed this powerful setting of Exsurge Domine for SATB choir. The Latin text, drawn from responsorial psalms, is a fervent plea for divine intervention against adversaries. The opening verses, 'Arise, O Lord, let not man prevail; let the nations be judged in your sight,' and 'In returning my enemy backward, they shall be weakened, and shall perish from your face,' convey a dramatic and urgent spiritual struggle. Scarlatti’s music, characteristic of the sacred choral tradition, would likely amplify the text's intensity, making this a compelling choice for choirs seeking a piece with both theological weight and musical richness. It is a fine example of Baroque sacred music for mixed voices.