Domine quando veneris

The SATTB choir is immediately engaged by Rossetto's rich, imitative texture, which builds to moments of dramatic intensity. The Latin text, a plea for mercy at the Last Judgement, is powerfully set. The composer evokes a sense of awe and dread, with the voices weaving together to create a complex polyphonic fabric. The music underscores the penitential nature of the text, moving from a pleading tone to one of profound supplication, culminating in a heartfelt prayer for eternal rest. This motet offers a compelling expressive challenge for a discerning choir.