Confiteor

Giovanni Battista Riccio's Confiteor is a setting of the central confession of sin from the Roman Catholic Mass. The text, in Latin, begins with the solemn declaration of sin and sorrow, progressing through the enumeration of saints and angels who are asked to intercede. The composer's setting for a solo voice (A) faithfully captures the penitential mood of the traditional liturgy. This work offers a powerful devotional experience, suitable for services where a profound sense of personal accountability and plea for divine mercy is appropriate.