I cieli narrano

Mariano Garau sets words from Psalm 19 in this sacred motet for SATB choir. The Italian text begins by proclaiming that the heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament announces His handiwork. The music explores the imagery of the sun's daily journey across the sky, likened to a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, and a champion rejoicing on his course. The composer captures the expansive and powerful message of the psalm, with the choir vividly illustrating the unceasing declaration of God's glory through creation, from the dawn to the sunset, and the inescapable warmth of the sun. The Alleluia refrain adds a jubilant conclusion to this setting.