Dives opum

Daniel Friderici's Dives opum is a sacred motet for two-part female voices, setting a Latin text. The composer was active in the German Lutheran tradition of the early Baroque. The words speak of earthly riches and the importance of making spiritual friends for an eternal reward. The two sopranos are used with sensitivity to the text's meaning, creating a devotional atmosphere through their direct and heartfelt expression. This motet offers a concise and moving meditation on faith and the pursuit of heavenly treasures over transient worldly goods. Its directness and clarity of musical line make it suitable for a variety of sacred settings.