Angelus Domini descendit de caelo

Francisco Valls composed this sacred responsory in Latin. The text recounts the appearance of an angel to the women at Christ's tomb, proclaiming his resurrection. The angel reassures them, telling them not to fear and inviting them to see the place where the Lord lay. This powerful narrative is set for a large choir, divided into SSAT and SATB sections, creating a rich and complex sound ideal for liturgical settings. The composition likely builds upon the traditions of Spanish Baroque sacred music, offering a dramatic and devotional musical experience that emphasizes the momentous event of the Resurrection.