Ardens est cor meum

This motet is for a large choir of SATTB voices, singing in Latin. It expresses the fervent longing of the soul for God, a theme common in sacred music. The text, 'My heart is burning; I desire to see my Lord,' speaks of a deep spiritual yearning and the pain of separation. The singer searches for their Lord but cannot find Him, pleading for guidance from anyone who might know His whereabouts. The desire to find and embrace the divine is palpable, culminating in a joyful Alleluia. Stivori’s setting would be fitting for a contemplative moment within a service, or as a powerful expression of faith in a concert setting.