In the midst of life

Carlotta Ferrari sets the ancient liturgical text, known as the Commination Service, with gravitas and sensitivity. The Latin phrase Media vita in morte sumus, so powerfully translated here into English, speaks of human mortality and our dependence on divine grace. The composer uses the four-part SATB choir to convey the solemnity of the message, offering a profound reflection on life and death. Ferrari’s setting underlines the text’s plea for hope in resurrection, providing a deeply spiritual experience for both choir and listeners. This sacred chant offers a moment of contemplation, drawing on centuries of musical tradition to express enduring truths.