Beata Dei Genitrix

Jehan L'Heritier was a Franco-Flemish composer of the early Renaissance. His sacred responsory Beata Dei Genitrix is set for SATB choir in Latin. The text celebrates the Virgin Mary, calling her Blessed Mother of God, whose virginity remained intact when she gave birth to the world's Saviour. A second verse confirms her blessedness, affirming that all that was spoken to her by the Lord has come to pass. The musical setting mirrors the solemnity and devotional focus of the text, typical of sacred polyphony from this period. This is a devotional motet suitable for liturgical use or concert performance, offering a rich harmonic language for the choir.