Haec est vera fraternitas

Jacob Handl's motet, Haec est vera fraternitas, is set for double choir (ATTB.ATTB) in Latin. The text speaks of a true brotherhood, one that could not be violated by strife. It describes those who, having shed their blood, followed the Lord, scorning royal courts and achieving heavenly kingdoms. Handl masterfully captures the text's solemnity and spiritual aspiration through the rich textures of his eight-part writing, creating a powerful and moving sacred work. This motet would be an excellent choice for a choir seeking substantial Renaissance polyphony with a profound devotional message.