Hodie apparuerunt voluptates paradisi

The words of this motet paint a vivid picture of heavenly delights and earthly joys blooming with the sweetest fragrance. It calls to the choirs of heaven to come and admire a beautiful face, comparing it to doves by murmuring streams and praising its perfection. The text continues to laud this figure as utterly delightful, without blemish, radiant with a thousand rays of love and flames of charity, a queen of angels and the throne of God's glory. Giovanni Francesco Anerio’s setting for solo bass allows the profound devotional text to be expressed with clarity and intimate feeling, suitable for services or concerts.