Ecce dedi vobis potestatem

Tiburtio Massaino’s motet Ecce dedi vobis potestatem is written for SATTB choir. The Latin text is drawn from the Gospel of Luke, speaking of the disciples’ spiritual authority and the greater joy of their names being written in heaven. The music opens with a sense of divine power, with bold interjections from the upper voices over sustained lower parts. As the text shifts to the disciples’ rejoicing, Massaino crafts a more flowing and lyrical response, the vocal lines weaving together to create a rich and devotional texture. This motet offers a profound musical reflection on faith and eternal reward, suitable for a contemplative setting.