Fili quid fecisti

Francesco Feroci’s setting of Fili quid fecisti for TTB voices opens with a searching, imitative texture. The composer draws out the pathos of the text, the questioning of a lost child. The plaintive Latin words speak of the sorrow of Mary and Joseph as they searched for Jesus, and his response about his Father’s business. The music reflects this dialogue, with passages of rich harmony giving way to moments of questioning and gentle resolution. This sacred antiphon is crafted with clarity and expressive depth, suitable for a moment of contemplation within a service or concert.