Ecce Maria genuit

Bartolomeo Lombardo’s motet opens with a rich SATTB texture, interweaving the voices in a polyphonic fabric that draws the listener into the sacred text. The Latin words, proclaiming the birth of the Saviour and identifying Christ as the Lamb of God, are treated with devotion and clarity. The composer crafts moments of both grandeur and intimate reflection, allowing the full choir to convey the significance of the annunciation and the prophetic declaration of John the Baptist. This is a piece of profound spiritual expression, a powerful setting of a pivotal moment in the Christian narrative, suitable for services and concerts where meaningful sacred music is desired.