Dixit pater familias

This setting of Dixit pater familias comes from the tradition of Magnificat antiphons. The text is drawn from the parable of the workers in the vineyard, found in the Gospel of Matthew. It speaks of a householder who calls workers to his vineyard at different times of the day, promising fair wages to all. The composer Gierolamo Lambardi sets this Latin text for SATB choir. The music would be appropriate for occasions within the liturgical year when the parable itself is read or reflected upon, offering a thoughtful musical meditation on themes of divine providence and the generosity of God towards all who serve.