Flecte genu

Jean de Castro, active in the latter half of the sixteenth century, composed this sacred motet for SATTB voices. Written in Latin, Flecte genu is a profound devotional work. The text urges humility and reverence in the face of divine power, imploring the singer to confess Christ as both truly human and truly God, present in the bread. The composer captures the solemnity of this confession through rich vocal textures, with the five distinct voice parts creating a moving and intimate setting for this powerful theological statement. This motet would serve as a significant and reflective addition to a sacred choral program.