About This Song
About "R. Cooke: Psalm 45 "Eructavit cor meum"" by John Scott
R. Cooke's Psalm 45 is a royal wedding ode, the choir's opening a burst of ceremonial joy. But the neoclassical tension lies in the text's martial undertones—the king's sword and arrows shadow the celebration. The melody is bright yet edged with steel, a calm procession that could turn to conquest at any moment.