Psallite by Michael Praetorius

Psallite by Michael Praetorius composed in 1609.
Performed by Cantastoria Chamber Choir
Musical Director: Stephen Tyler
Recorded Dec 13, 2024 at First English Lutheran Church, Austin, TX. Our thanks to Cantor Bryan Rust, Director of Music and Liturgy for the church for his assistance with this project.
This piece is one of a set of five macaronic carols. These are renaissance era carols that mix the language of the church (Latin) with the language of the peasants (in this case German).