Hodie Maria Virgo coelos ascendit

This motet celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, with the text proclaiming her ascent to heaven today, urging listeners to rejoice as she reigns eternally with Christ. It is a grand setting for double choir, SATB.SATB, a rich sonority perfect for festive occasions. The Latin text is a Marian antiphon, reflecting a significant moment in the liturgical year. Andrea Bianchi's composition would have been well-suited to the sacred choral traditions of its time, offering a powerful and evocative musical expression of this deeply held belief.