Gloriosus Dei apostolus

This SATB motet in Latin is a vivid setting of a text praising Saint Bartholomew. The music opens with imitative polyphony, immediately establishing a sense of reverence. The composer skillfully crafts the vocal lines, allowing the intricate interplay of the four parts to explore the devotional text. The lyrics recount Bartholomew's status as a glorious apostle, his role among the twelve, his preaching in Lycaonia and India, and his eventual martyrdom. The motet culminates in a prayer for his intercession, seeking his support for the faithful and the preservation of religion. This sacred work offers a rich contrapuntal texture suitable for services or concert programming.