Hodie coeli aperti sunt

The words of this motet paint a scene of joyous celebration as the heavens open and the Jordan river is transformed. They speak of the earth exulting and the mountains rejoicing at the baptism of Christ by John in the Jordan. The text then poses rhetorical questions to the sea and the river, wondering at their reaction to this divine event. Teodoro Riccio sets this vivid Latin text for a richly coloured SSATBB choir, exploring the dramatic and celebratory nature of the scripture. This sacred motet is a powerful setting of a significant biblical moment, offering a compelling opportunity for a confident choir.