Dominica in Palmis

This SATB setting of Dominica in Palmis by Leitner belongs to the tradition of sacred Latin antiphons. The text is drawn from the liturgy for Palm Sunday, recounting the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The first section, Hosanna filio David, quotes the acclamations of the crowd hailing Jesus as the Son of David and the King of Israel, invoking His name and offering praise in the highest. The second section, Pueri Hebræorum, describes the Hebrew children carrying olive branches, going to meet the Lord and crying out their hosannas. The music will reflect the joy and anticipation of this momentous occasion.