Deus qui beatum Marcum a 8

This powerful eight-voice motet by Giovanni Bassano is suitable for festivals or services celebrating St Mark. The Latin text is a prayer asking God to allow us to profit from the teachings of St Mark and to be defended by his prayers. The composer treats the text with rich, imitative polyphony, creating a resonant sound world for the double choir forces. The ATBB.ATBB voicing offers a full and impressive sonority, ideal for a SACRED setting where the grandeur of the text can be powerfully conveyed. Bassano's masterful handling of the vocal lines makes this a rewarding work for an accomplished choir.