The work is divided into ten movements, each reflecting the specific imagery of the psalm text:
The use of trumpets and the antiphonal interplay between the two orchestras are hallmarks of the Venetian School, designed to fill large spaces with resonant, echoing harmonies. vivaldi_dixit_dominus_rv_594
Vivaldi balances massive choral sections with delicate solo arias. For instance, the "Tecum principium" is often set as a soprano solo, highlighting the light, agile vocal style Vivaldi favored. The work is divided into ten movements, each