Alleluia - Prophetæ sancti

This SATB setting of Alleluia opens with a jubilant acclamation. The composer then develops the text, which proclaims that the holy prophets foretold the birth of the Saviour from the virgin Saint Mary. The Latin text is a Gospel Acclamation, a traditional part of the liturgy. The composer, Thomas Stoltzer, treats the words with musical craftsmanship, building a setting that is both reverent and exultant. The interplay between the four voice parts creates a rich and resonant sound, characteristic of sacred music of its era. It is a powerful and uplifting setting of a significant liturgical text.