Gratias agimus tibi

Gregor Aichinger was a German composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. His sacred motets often draw on the rich traditions of Catholic polyphony. Gratias agimus tibi is a setting in Latin of a short, eucharistic text of thanksgiving. The SATB choir sings this prayer of gratitude to God for all His gifts and benefits, with the full text affirming His eternal reign. Aichinger’s music here is characteristic of the grand, celebratory style of the period, suitable for liturgical occasions or as a concert motet.