Altissima luce col grande splendore

In this sacred setting, Carlotta Ferrari explores the radiant beauty of divine love. The Italian text speaks of a supreme light and great splendour, where sweet love offers consolation. It then addresses Mary as queen, a tender maiden, a guiding star, and a gracious, virtuous, divine light. The composer captures the devotional spirit of these words, painting a picture of Mary as a beautiful form, a likeness of God himself. Ferrari's SAB arrangement brings this contemplative text to life with thoughtful harmonies and a flowing melodic line, suitable for a choir seeking to express profound spiritual themes.