Ecce panis angelorum

This devotional motet would be highly appropriate for services during the Feast of Corpus Christi, or for any occasion where the Eucharist is central. Giovanni Battista Polleri’s setting of the Latin text focuses on the mystical symbolism of the bread of angels, which becomes food for travellers on life’s journey. The text draws parallels with Old Testament foreshadowings – the sacrifice of Isaac, the Paschal lamb, and the manna given to the Israelites. The second part addresses Christ as the good shepherd and true bread, praying for protection and sustenance in this life and for ultimate communion with the saints in the life to come. Polleri’s music is written for SSA voices, offering a bright, clear texture suitable for devotional reflection.