Ego pro te rogavi Petre

These words, drawn from the Gospel of Luke, recount Jesus' prayer for Peter that his faith might not fail, and his subsequent charge to Peter to strengthen his brothers. Jacob Regnart’s setting for SAATB voices captures the solemnity and spiritual weight of this passage. The Latin text, a significant moment in the Gospels, is rendered with devotional care. Regnart, a composer known for his sacred works and madrigals, brings his mastery of contrapuntal writing to this motet. The rich texture of the five-part choir allows for intricate interplay between the voices, enhancing the devotional atmosphere and the profound message of faith and pastoral responsibility.