Cantate Domino

 

Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)

 

Cantate Domino canticum novum
Sing to the Lord a new song

 

Cantate et benedicite nomine ejus
Sing and speak good of his name

 

Quia mirabilia fecit
Because of the wonders he has done

 

Cantate et exultate et psallite
Sing and exult and play

 

Psallite in cithara et voce psalmi
Play on the lyre and let the voices sing

 

 

This piece was performed on Octarium’s Ode to Music Concert, November 2003 and Holidays with Octarium, December 2006.

 

This piece is also featured on Octarium's self-titled debut recording.