Benedictus es Domine

This celebratory motet for double choir (SATB.SATB) sets a Latin text of praise and thanksgiving. The words, drawn from Scripture, focus on the blessing and glory of God, particularly in his holy temple and upon his throne. Such a text would be fitting for any occasion of praise, especially within services of the Roman Catholic tradition. Giovanni Croce, a significant composer of the late Renaissance, writes with a rich, sonorous texture for his eight vocal parts, creating a majestic sound ideal for liturgical settings or concert performance.