Congratulamini mihi

Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger, a composer of the Baroque era, wrote this sacred motet for solo voice. The text, in Latin, is a first-person reflection on divine grace and motherhood. The singer proclaims joy to all who love the Lord, recounting how, even from a young age, she pleased the Most High and from her own being brought forth God and man. She compares herself to a vine, bearing the sweet scent of fruit, and describes her flowers as the fruits of honour and honesty. This intimate and devotional piece would suit a setting where a solo voice can convey its personal expression.