Commendo Spiritum (2024)
SATB A Cappella Choir (with divisi) | ca. 6'
Commendo Spiritum (2024)
SATB A Cappella Choir (with divisi) | ca. 6'
Instrumentation
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Piano (for rehearsal only)
Listen to Commendo Spiritum
Kathryn Davidson, conductor
April 25th, 2025 (WORLD PREMIERE)
Program Note
Luke 23 is the twenty-third chapter of the Gospel of Luke that narrates the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, who was persecuted by Pontius Pilate for claiming to be the King of the Jews. Verses 44-46 depict the moment Jesus surrenders his life on the cross for the forgiveness of sins of all people.
Erat autem fere hora sexta,
et tenebrae factae sunt in universa
terra usque in nonam horam.
Et obscuratus est sol, et velum
templi scissum est medium.
Et clamans voce magna Jesus ait,
Domine, in manus tuas commendo
spiritum meum!
Et haec dicens expiravit.
Latin Vulgate New Testament, Luke 23:44-46
And it was almost the sixth hour,
and there was darkness over all
the earth until the ninth hour.
And the sun was darkened, and the veil
of the temple was rent in the midst.
And Jesus crying out with a loud voice,
said, Lord, into thy hands I commend
my spirit!
And having said this, he gave up the ghost.
King James Bible, Luke 23:44-46