Amen dico vobis quod vos

Nobuaki Izawa’s setting of Amen dico vobis quod vos draws its text from the Gospel, a promise of reward for those who have left all and followed Christ. The four-part SATB writing is at times imitative, at others homophonic, creating a rich and varied texture that builds to moments of profound affirmation. The Latin text, often used as a communion hymn, is treated with a directness that emphasizes the solemnity and joy of Christ’s promise of eternal life. This motet is a powerful and reflective work, suitable for services or concerts where a message of devotion and divine recompense is desired.