Ibant apostoli

Ruggiero Giovannelli’s Ibant apostoli is a vibrant motet for SATTB choir, set in Latin. Its energetic opening captures the apostles’ joy as they depart the council, having been deemed worthy to suffer shame for the name of Jesus. The music reflects the text’s narrative of their courageous proclamation of God’s works and understanding of His deeds. The polyphony unfolds with clear imitative textures and a sense of forward momentum, perfectly suiting the apostles’ confident mission. Giovannelli’s setting highlights the spiritual fortitude and exultation inherent in the apostles’ witness. The piece offers a rich, polyphonic sound world for a skilled choir.