Ego rogabo Patrem

Giovanni Croce was a prolific composer of sacred music in late 16th and early 17th century Venice. This motet, Ego rogabo Patrem, is for SATTB choir and sets a passage from the Gospel of John in Latin. The text speaks of the promise of the Paraclete, the Spirit of Truth, who will remain with the disciples eternally. Croce's setting, typical of the period, would have been designed for use within the liturgy, though its direct and heartfelt expression of the text's comfort and assurance also makes it suitable for general sacred occasions. The work offers a rich five-part texture, allowing for sonorous and expressive performances.