Alleluja. Caro mea vere est cibus

Orlando di Lasso, a prolific composer of sacred and secular music in the late Renaissance, crafted this motet for SATTB voices. The Latin text, drawn from John 6:55-56, speaks of the Eucharist: 'My flesh is meat indeed and my blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.' Lasso sets these profound words with clarity and devotion, the closely woven vocal lines of the SATTB choir creating a rich and reflective texture. The setting emphasizes the mystery of communion and the intimate relationship between the believer and Christ, making it a powerful addition to sacred services.