Exaudi domine preces servi tui

This sacred motet by Francesco Stivori sets a deeply personal prayer for divine assistance and mercy. The Latin text pleads for God to hear the servant's entreaties, to see their suffering and labour, and to grant compassion. It continues with a desperate plea not to be abandoned, finding hope and trust only in the Lord. Stivori's setting for SSAATTB choir amplifies the text's heartfelt supplication, creating a powerful and moving expression of faith in the face of adversity. The rich six-part texture allows for a broad dynamic and expressive range, ideal for conveying the profound emotional weight of the text.