Domenico Scarlatti is one of a number of composers born in 1685, including Bach and Handel. Son of Alessandro Scarlatti, he was born in Naples and spent his life in the service of the royal families of Spain and Portugal.
Amongst settings of the mass and motets, this simple hymn is quietly lovely – it starts with a soprano solo over a very simple continuo accompaniment. The second and third verses are then sung by the full choir.
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