Exaltabo te

Giovanni Battista Casali's Exaltabo te is a sacred motet for SATB choir. The music opens with a clear and direct setting of the text, building in intensity as the voices weave together. The piece is an offertory hymn, offering a powerful and devotional musical setting of the Latin words. The composer masterfully shapes the phrases, responding to the devotional sentiment of the text which speaks of God's help and deliverance. The interplay between the four vocal parts creates a rich and satisfying sound world, suitable for liturgical use or concert performance. It provides an excellent opportunity for choirs to explore expressive choral writing within the sacred motet tradition.