Aestimatus sum

Annibale Zoilo's Aestimatus sum paints a somber scene of despair, with the singer feeling abandoned and counted among the dead. The Latin text, from a responsory, describes being placed in the lowest pit, in darkness and the shadow of death. Zoilo captures this sense of helplessness and isolation through his intricate vocal writing for the combined forces of ATTB and SATB. The polyphony builds the atmosphere of the text, creating a powerful and moving musical experience for the choir. This sacred work offers a profound exploration of themes of mortality and abandonment, rendered with skill and emotional depth by the composer.