Veni Creator Spiritus

• Composer: Xabier Sarasola 
• Publisher: Ediciones Musicales s.I.
• Cat No: CM.2.0044
• Canadian Work: No

Program Notes:

Spanish composer Xavier Sarasola is a professor of violin, piano, and choral conducting. His works have been featured compositions in European choral competitions.Â

Conductor Notes:

This is a beautiful piece for double SSAA choir a cappella, reminiscent of Holst’s “Ave Maria”. A dramatic dynamic range and frequent suspensions give this piece intensity and a satisfying arc.

References:

This lists any discs, concerts or collections where this piece is included.

Collections:

• A Cappella Works
• Sacred Music other than Christmas

Concerts:

• Songs of Sanctuary
• Harp of Wild
• Pure Elektra
• Tapestry International Festival of Women’s Choirs 2012

Text:

Veni Creator Spiritus,

Mentes tuorum visita,

Imple superna gratia,

Quae tu creasti pectora.

Translation:,/h2>

Come, Creator Spirit,

Visit the souls of your devoted;

With your divine grace fill

The hearts which you have created.