Christus pro nobis passus est

Heikki Klemetti’s Christus pro nobis passus est is a dignified setting for SATB choir, sung in Latin. The music opens with a sense of restrained power, gradually unfolding its textures. The text, drawn from the Lenten tradition, speaks of Christ’s suffering and sacrifice on the cross, his victory over the devil, and the access to the Father this grants believers. The composer’s sensitive handling of the words creates moments of both profound solemnity and soaring hope, culminating in a joyful Alleluia. This is a substantial anthem suitable for services during Lent and Eastertide.