This brilliant motet expresses with excitement the coming of the Saviour. The opening block chords exclaim “Sound the trumpet!” And with a high-leaping theme the chorus says, “Veni, Domine, et noli tardare.” (“Come, Lord, and don’t tarry!”) – Dennis Keene

PALESTRINA Canite Tuba

Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director

from the Delos recording Prince of Music ℗ 1999 Delos
The singers in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.