Ego Dominus hoc est nomen meum

Tiburtio Massaino's motet Ego Dominus hoc est nomen meum sets a powerful Old Testament text from Isaiah. The SATTB voicing is suited to rich, resonant choral sound. The composer, active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, was a master of the motet tradition. His music often explores the dramatic potential of sacred texts, and this work is no exception. The Latin lyrics declare God's unique glory and announce his intention to reveal new prophecies, proclaiming his divine power and foreknowledge. Massaino's setting would have been ideal for liturgical use, offering a sonorous and compelling musical reflection on these weighty theological pronouncements.