Hic est beatissimus Evangelista

This sacred motet, setting a Latin text, is intended for SSAATT choir. The text describes Saint John, the 'most blessed Evangelist and Apostle', highlighting his special place in Christ's affections. It speaks of him as the disciple whom Jesus loved, who reclined on Jesus' breast at the Last Supper, and to whom heavenly secrets were revealed. Stivori's setting is likely to be a rich and devotional exploration of these themes, suitable for services commemorating an Apostle or Evangelist, or for Marian occasions given the text's devotional tone. The intricate five-part texture offers considerable opportunity for expressive choral writing.