Jam moriens Simeon

This motet for two sopranos sets a Latin text connected with the feast of the Purification of the Virgin. The music opens with a bright, imitative texture, the two voices weaving around each other. The composer captures the devotional intensity of the text, which presents Simeon's longing to die with Christ. The motet's structure reflects the progression of the text, building towards moments of fervent appeal. Its concise form and intimate voicing make it suitable for services or concerts, offering a direct and heartfelt musical expression of faith.