Iam non dicam vos servos

Jean Maillard sets words from the Gospel of John, where Christ reassures his disciples, calling them friends rather than servants because he has shared all he has learned from the Father with them. The composer’s five-part setting for STTBB voices is a sincere and devotional exploration of this intimate passage. The text speaks of shared knowledge and a profound relationship, moving beyond the master-servant dynamic to one of mutual understanding and love. The composer’s skillful handling of the voices brings out the warmth and tenderness of Christ’s message, making this motet a heartfelt offering.