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MONTEVERDI – Laudate Dominum (1640-41) – TEN CELLOS

Other Identification:
“Laudate Dominum” by Monteverdi refers to one of several sacred works based on this Latin phrase from the Psalms, most notably a piece from his collection Selva morale e spirituale. This work, which exists in multiple versions, is a setting of a psalm praising the Lord and was likely composed for religious celebrations.

Written in 1640 or 1641
From Selva morale e spirituale – full title:
“Laudate dominum omnes gentes Primo a 5 voci concertato con due violini & un choro a quattro voci qual potrasi e cantare e sonare co quattro viole o Tromboni & anco lasciare se acadesse il bisogno”
(In English: ‘First “Laudate dominum omnes gentes” for 5 solo voices with two violins & a four-voice choir which can be sung and played with four violas or trombones or left out if the need arises’).

Movements or sections:
Starts with a A spritely, joyful melody – A grand chorale interrupts before returning to spritely melodies – Bitter chromatic descents begin to take over – A sweet, calm melody – A final glorious chorale

Instrumentation: FOR AN ENSEMBLE OF TEN CELLOS Arranged by David Johnstone

Downloads of 2 PDFs:
[1 – Group A – Cellos 1 to 6
[2 – Group B – Cellos 7 to 10
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Approximate difficulty: Medium to difficult

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