Custodi me Domine

This motet by Johann Kaspar Aiblinger sets a devotional Latin text from the Psalms, a prayer for divine protection against enemies both human and spiritual. The composer's SSATTB setting creates a rich sound world for this plea. Aiblinger's music often draws on the Italian Baroque tradition, and this motet might find a natural home in a service or concert during Lent or any time that calls for reflection on themes of temptation and deliverance. The intricate vocal writing in this sacred work allows for a profound musical expression of the text's earnest entreaty for safeguarding.