Haec est Beatissima a 12

Giovanni Bassano was a prominent composer and instrumentalist in late 16th-century Venice. This motet, Haec est Beatissima, is a setting for twelve voices, SATTBB doubled, of a Latin text extolling the Virgin Mary as the Mother of Christ. The text, drawn from liturgical sources, highlights her blessed state and her triumph over the serpent, culminating in a joyful Alleluia. Bassano’s work offers a rich polyphonic texture, suitable for a large choir, showcasing the grand tradition of sacred vocal music from the Venetian Renaissance.