Ardens est cor meum

Damiano Scarabelli's motet Ardens est cor meum is written for double SATB choir. The Latin text expresses a fervent longing for God, a desire to see the Lord, and a quest to find him. The singer laments his absence, asking if he has been taken, and if so, pleading to be told his location so that he might retrieve him. This plea is punctuated by an exultant Alleluia. The piece is a powerful example of sacred choral music, suitable for liturgical settings or concert performance, and its demanding eight-part writing offers a rich sonic palette for choirs seeking challenging and emotionally resonant repertoire.