Ego dixi Domine miserere mei

This striking motet by Antonio Gualtieri is for double choir (SATB.ATTB), offering rich textures and antiphonal possibilities. Sung in Latin, Ego dixi is a deeply personal plea for divine mercy and healing. The text expresses profound sorrow and confession, "Lord, have mercy on me, heal my soul, for I have sinned against you." The second section intensifies the prayer, urging God to turn back and be entreated for His servants. This setting would suit a penitential season or a moment of reflection within a service, its powerful expression of contrition resonating through the layered vocal forces.