Dietrich Buxtehude, Domine salvum, fac regem - Ars Lyrica Houston

Dietrich Buxtehude’s sacred concerto "Domine salvum, fac regem" sets a brief text from Psalm 19 that functioned in the Baltic city-states where he worked as a blessing for civic rulers. As such, it was likely heard multiple times for annual inaugurations of the Lübeck city council or its ecclesiastical consistory. One of a handful of Latin texts set by this Protestant composer, this verse likewise served absolutist regimes during the Baroque age as a liturgical salutation for the reigning monarch. Scored for a five-part string ensemble and five voices, Buxtehude’s setting invests this exhortatory text with a kind of toetapping grandeur. (Program notes by Matthew Dirst) Baroque ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston presents "Songs of Zion" Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 7:30 pm Zilkha Hall, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Featuring: Erica Schuller, soprano Elijah McCormack, male soprano ˚ Scottie Rogers, countertenor ˚ Steven Brennfleck, tenor Mark Diamond, baritone Timothy Jones, bass baritone Orchestral personnel: Traverso – Colin St-Martin, Alaina Diehl Oboe – Kristin Olson, Pablo Moreno Bassoon – Benjamin Kamins Violin I – Stephen Redfield (concertmaster), Maria Lin, Stephanie Noori, Hae-a Lee Violin II – Oleg Sulyga (principal 2nd), Alan Austin, Andrés González Viola – James Dunham, Erika Lawson Cello – Barrett Sills, Eric Taeyung Mun Violone – Deborah Dunham Organ – Mario Aschauer Harpsichord/conductor – Matthew Dirst ˚ Ars Lyrica debut Translation: God save our rulers, and hear us who daily call upon you. Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now, and will be forever. Amen. (Psalm 19:10) More information about the program: https://www.arslyricahouston.org/zion Digital Program Booklet: https://www.arslyricahouston.org/s/So... Video and audio by BEND Productions, LLC