A Vivaldi Вђ“ Nisi Dominus, Rv 608 Sara Mingardo & Rinaldo Alessandrini Вђў Concerto Italiano, 2003 | 2026 Release |

To create its atmospheric, "dream-like" tone, Vivaldi instructed the strings to be played con piombi (with lead mutes).

A gently rocking siciliana , a common Baroque rhythm used to evoke sleep or peace. To create its atmospheric

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

That specific recording features the of Antonio Vivaldi ’s sacred motet, titled "Cum dederit" . To create its atmospheric

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.