Die Hochzeit ist zwar bereit, aber die Gäste

Melchior Vulpius’s motet Die Hochzeit ist zwar bereit, aber die Gäste is a setting of German sacred text suitable for a church or festival occasion. The text draws on a biblical parable, describing how the wedding feast is prepared, but the invited guests are unworthy. Consequently, the servants are sent out to invite anyone they find on the streets, ensuring the feast is filled. This grand motet is scored for double choir, SSAATTBB alongside SSATTB, offering rich contrapuntal possibilities and a powerful sonic experience. Its intricate vocal writing and dramatic text make it a compelling choice for ambitious choirs seeking a significant sacred work from the early Baroque period.