Domine ne in furore

This five-part motet for SATTB voices sets a deeply personal prayer from Psalm 6, a plea for mercy in times of distress. The composer, Tiburtio Massaino, masterfully crafts a musical setting that reflects the text's emotional arc, moving from anguish and weariness to a desperate yearning for divine intervention and salvation. The Latin text speaks of physical and spiritual suffering, the feeling of being overwhelmed by enemies, and the hope that God will hear the cries of the afflicted. Massaino's setting likely employs rich harmonic language and contrapuntal textures typical of the late Renaissance sacred motet tradition, offering a compelling and moving performance opportunity for choirs seeking substantial sacred repertoire.