Motet for SATB a cappella

About the work

Liturgical / thematic use: All Souls · Remembrance · Commemoration

The Latin text presents a mysterious and almost Gothic vision of a sacred place. The opening describes a place that holds “mystery and doom”, where stones remember vows and blood; light struggles against ancient darkness, and ultimately “hearts are weighed” and destinies return. The work ends with Amen.

The music

A mysterious and atmospheric setting in Latin, evoking the ancient memory and spiritual power of a sacred place. The text speaks of stones that remember vows and blood, of light contending with darkness, and of hearts and destinies being weighed. Beginning quietly and contemplatively, the music gradually intensifies before returning to a solemn Amen. The work is particularly suited to services and concerts exploring remembrance, mortality and the mysterious dimensions of sacred space.

Performance

Mumbles A Cappella Youth Choir — rehearsal performance

Score