Iam Christus astra ascenderat

This setting of a Latin text for SATTB voices opens with a sense of spaciousness, the voices entering in imitation to create a rich, resonant texture. The composer explores the sonic possibilities of the five parts, weaving them together in contrapuntal lines that ebb and flow with the unfolding narrative of the text. The piece effectively captures the solemnity and grandeur of the Pentecostal event described in the lyrics, conveying the descent of the Holy Spirit and the miraculous gift of tongues with both clarity and dramatic power. It is a fine example of sacred polyphony, offering a rewarding challenge for an accomplished choir.