Caelorum candor

This SATB motet in Latin, Caelorum candor, is by Jacquet de Mantua. It is a sacred piece likely suited for feasts celebrating saints. The text focuses on Saint Francis, describing a heavenly radiance and the appearance of a seraph who marks him with the stigmata. The composer’s setting of this rich theological imagery would offer a choir an opportunity to explore expressive vocal colour, with the four parts woven together to convey the profound spiritual message of divine grace and devotion.