Elegit eam Deus

This motet, Elegit eam Deus, is suited for occasions in the Marian calendar, particularly feasts of the Virgin Mary. Jacob Handl sets a devotional Latin text which proclaims that God has chosen and elected the Virgin Mary, making her dwell in his holy tabernacle. The rich SSSSAT voicing allows for glorious, resonant textures, perfectly suited to the exultant words. Handl's mastery of polyphony is evident in his eloquent setting of this sacred text, creating a work that is both musically compelling and spiritually uplifting. It is a powerful example of Renaissance sacred motet writing for a large choir.