Est Secretum

This sacred motet, Est Secretum, is scored for SATB choir and is sung in Latin. It functions as a Magnificat antiphon, often heard during Vespers. The text opens with a personal confession, revealing a secret to Valerian and speaking of a divine messenger who guards the singer's body with zealous care. The composer, Nicholas O'Neill, sets this intimate text with devotional intensity. The piece concludes with the traditional Gloria Patri doxology, bringing a sense of solemnity and theological reflection to its close. Est Secretum is well-suited for liturgical settings or concert programmes seeking contemplative sacred repertoire.