2 Gradualia

The two motets draw on familiar Latin texts from the Roman Catholic tradition, setting them for SAB choir. The first, based on the opening words of Psalm 118, rejoices in God’s law and the comfort it provides. The second, a setting of the antiphon Salve Regina, offers a heartfelt plea to Mary, Queen of Mercy, asking for her intercession. Diabelli’s accessible writing makes these pieces suitable for choirs seeking to expand their Latin sacred repertoire with music of devotional character and clear musical lines.