A Vivaldi Вђ“ Nisi Dominus, Rv 608 Sara Mingardo & Rinaldo Alessandrini Вђў Concerto Italiano, 2003 -

Taken from Psalm 127, the Latin text translates to: "For so He gives His beloved sleep" . The 2003 Recording

To create its atmospheric, "dream-like" tone, Vivaldi instructed the strings to be played con piombi (with lead mutes). Taken from Psalm 127, the Latin text translates

This version is part of a larger collection of Vivaldi's sacred music conducted by with his ensemble Concerto Italiano . Contralto Sara Mingardo is frequently praised for this particular performance due to her deep, velvety vocal timbre, which perfectly matches the movement's somber and reflective mood. Taken from Psalm 127

That specific recording features the of Antonio Vivaldi ’s sacred motet, titled "Cum dederit" . velvety vocal timbre