Beata es Maria quae credidisti

This setting of the Marian antiphon Beata es Maria opens with a joyful declamation. Lambardi weaves the SATB voices together in a texture that is at once complex and clear, bringing out the radiant message of the text. The music rejoices in Mary's faith and the fulfillment of God's promise, expressed in the soaring Alleluia at the close. The composer's skill in setting the Latin text is evident throughout, with each syllable carefully considered to enhance the devotional character of the music.