Diligite justitiam

This motet opens with a strong, declamatory statement, quickly unfolding into a rich, eight-part texture. The composer crafts a substantial work from the opening words of the Book of Wisdom, urging listeners to love justice and seek God. The Latin text is treated with reverence, with the divided choir creating a sense of vastness and spiritual depth. The interplay between the SATB divisions generates exciting contrapuntal moments and moments of profound homophonic utterance, all serving to illuminate the sacred text. It is a powerful and rewarding work for a large choir, demonstrating a masterful command of vocal colour and harmonic richness.