Dixit Jesus discipulis suis

Dominique Phinot's Dixit Jesus discipulis suis is a sacred motet for SSATB choir, setting a passage from the Gospel of Matthew. This richly polyphonic setting explores the pivotal moment when Jesus asks his disciples who people say he is, and Peter's profound confession, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." The composer masterfully crafts the vocal lines to convey the solemnity and significance of this declaration, building to the powerful affirmation of Peter's blessedness and the establishment of the Church. The Latin text is sung with clarity and musical weight, making it a compelling choice for liturgical settings or concert programmes seeking a substantial Renaissance motet.