Hic Est Discipulus

This motet, Hic Est Discipulus, by Ruggiero Giovannelli, is scored for SATTB choir and sets a Latin text concerning the beloved disciple, John. The composer vividly portrays the intimacy of John resting on Jesus' breast at the Last Supper and his special knowledge of heavenly secrets. Such a text is particularly suited to services during the Easter season or for feasts of Apostles. Giovannelli’s setting, drawing on the rich tradition of sacred Renaissance polyphony, offers a powerful and devotional musical experience for a choir seeking significant and expressive repertoire.