Benedicat tibi Dominus

Gregor Lange's Benedicat tibi Dominus is a sacred motet for SATTB choir, setting a Latin text of blessing. The words are drawn from the Old Testament Book of Numbers, a priestly blessing that asks for God's favour, protection and peace upon the listener. Lange's setting treats this prayerful text with a rich, imitative polyphony, appropriate for a liturgical or devotional context. The four-part texture allows for a full and resonant sound, ideal for exploring the nuances of the lyrical phrases. This motet offers a chance for a choir to engage with a significant biblical text through the tradition of European sacred polyphony.