Ardens est cor meum

The heart burns with longing to see the Lord. This sacred motet expresses the profound desire to find Christ, lamenting his absence and seeking help to locate him. The text calls out, asking if he has been taken and vowing to retrieve him if so, culminating in a joyful alleluia. Stefano Felis sets this fervent Latin text for SSAATB choir, creating a rich and devotional sound world. The five-part texture allows for moments of both intense yearning and exultant praise, perfectly capturing the emotional arc of the devotional plea.