 "Canta in Prato, Ride in Fonte", written for soprano, was intended to precede the Dixit Dominus for double orchestra and double choir (RV 594).It consists of two arias surrounding a central recitative, and has a similar text to an earlier motet, "Canta in Prato, Ride in Monte" (RV 623).The present work speaks of the nightingale Philomela and her joyous singing.