Hoc est præceptum meum

Fabio Costantini composed this sacred motet for BB choir. The Latin text is taken from the Gospel of John, where Christ instructs his disciples to love one another as he has loved them, calling them his friends and revealing all that he has heard from his Father. The music sets this tender and profound message with a directness that matches the biblical prose. The intimate twoti-part texture is ideal for settings where a simpler, unadorned sound is desired. Costantini's setting brings a clear devotional focus to these significant words of Christ, suitable for liturgical or concert use.