Beatam me dicent

Nobuaki Izawa's motet Beatam me dicent is a setting of a Latin text drawn from the Magnificat. The opening words, 'All generations shall call me blessed, for he who is mighty has done great things for me,' express profound gratitude and humble awe. Scored for SATB choir, this sacred work is ideal for services where a reflective motet is desired. Izawa's composition brings a modern sensibility to this traditional devotional text, offering a rich harmonic language that supports the devotional sentiment of the lyrics.