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Ego sum panis vitae
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Ego sum panis vitae by Antonio Cifra — Lyrics
Ego sum panis vitae.
Patres vestri manducaverunt manna in deserto, et mortui sunt.
Hic est panis de coelo descendens: si quis ex ipso manducaverit, non morietur.
Ego sum panis vivus, qui de cælo descendi.
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About Ego sum panis vitae
Antonio Cifra's Ego sum panis vitae is a powerful setting of a profound passage from the Gospel of John. This motet for double choir (SATB.SATB) explores the theological meaning of Christ as the Bread of Life, drawing a contrast between the manna in the desert and the eternal life offered by communion with him. The Latin text speaks of sustenance, sacrifice, and everlasting life, themes Cifra captures through rich, imitative vocal writing and dramatic contrasts. The interplay between the two choirs creates a sonorous and resonant sound world, enhancing the spiritual weight of the sacred text. This motet offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for choirs seeking to explore the expressive potential of double-choir writing in the Baroque sacred repertoire.
