Cum apparuerit Dominus

This SATB motet in Latin, Cum apparuerit Dominus, is suitable for Communion. The text, drawn from the Communion antiphon for the Feast of the Transfiguration and also found in the Requiem Mass, speaks of Christ's glorious appearance and the transfiguration of believers who will see him as he is. The composer Nobuaki Izawa sets this sacred text with a flowing melodic line and rich harmonic language, creating an atmosphere of awe and spiritual reflection. Its devotional character makes it a fitting choice for liturgical settings, offering a moment of contemplative beauty for both choir and congregation.