Audi fili mi et suscipe verba mea

Tiburtio Massaino was a significant composer of sacred music in the late Renaissance. This motet, Audi fili mi et suscipe verba mea, is a fine example of the sacred polyphony of its era. Set for SATTB choir, the Latin text draws from Proverbs 4:10-11, offering wise counsel and admonishments. The composer crafts an intimate and reflective musical setting, where the rich five-part texture is employed to give weight and gravitas to the scriptural message of heeding wisdom. The direct address of the text, 'Hear, my son, and receive my words,' is met with a musicality that both exhorts and comforts, making it a powerful choice for liturgical or concert programming.