Et respicientes viderunt revolutum lapidem

The passage from the Gospels describes the moment the women arrived at Jesus' tomb and saw that the stone had been rolled away. Stefano Felis captures this scene of awe and wonder in his SSATB motet, Et respicientes viderunt revolutum lapidem. The Latin text speaks of the great stone, emphasizing its size and the surprising sight of its displacement. Felis’s setting for five voices allows for rich harmonic colours and expressive interplay, creating a devotional atmosphere fitting for this sacred text. The music builds on the drama of the moment, offering a powerful musical reflection on the Resurrection.