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Composed by Paolo Fissi. This edition: pdf. 21st Century, Chamber, Christian, Religious. 16 pages. Paolo Fissi #1379339. Published by Paolo Fissi (A0.1819198).
In Festo Sancti Francisci
Music by Paolo Fissi | Text by Sister Lorenza Strozzi (1514–1591)
Overview In Festo Sancti Francisci is a sacred contemporary composition that bridges the gap between Renaissance poetic tradition and a modern, refined musical language. Written for a unique ensemble—Soprano solo, SATB Choir, Flute, Piano, and Organ—the work explores a wide palette of tonal colors, ranging from intimate, meditative moments to grand, solemn proclamations.
The Text The spiritual core of the work lies in the Latin verses of Sister Lorenza Strozzi, a Dominican nun and one of the few women of the Italian Renaissance to publish her own hymns. Her text provides a vivid hagiographic portrait of Saint Francis of Assisi, depicting his "pietas," his radical embrace of poverty, the mystical miracle of the stigmata, and his preaching to the faithful. By setting this text, the composition restores a rare and precious 16th-century female voice to the modern choral repertoire.
Instrumentation and Structure The score is characterized by its evocative use of the ensemble:
The Soprano Soloist: Often acts as the soul's voice, carrying the most lyrical and virtuosic lines.
The SATB Choir: Represents the praying community, providing solid harmonic pillars and dramatic intensity.
The Instrumental Dialogue: The combined use of Piano and Organ creates a rich, multi-layered foundation, blending the timeless liturgical solemnity of the organ with the rhythmic clarity of the piano. The Flute weaves through the texture like a spiritual thread, symbolizing nature and the "Franciscan" lightness of spirit.
Performance Context With its sophisticated harmonic structure and profound spiritual narrative, this piece is ideal for:
Sacred music concerts and festivals.
Liturgical celebrations for the Feast of Saint Francis.
Choral ensembles looking for a unique contemporary work with historical and literary depth.
Note: A separate Full Score & Instrumental parts is also available for purchase.
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Composed by Paolo Fissi. This edition: pdf. 21st Century, Chamber, Christian, Religious. 16 pages. Paolo Fissi #1379339. Published by Paolo Fissi (A0.1819198).
In Festo Sancti Francisci
Music by Paolo Fissi | Text by Sister Lorenza Strozzi (1514–1591)
Overview In Festo Sancti Francisci is a sacred contemporary composition that bridges the gap between Renaissance poetic tradition and a modern, refined musical language. Written for a unique ensemble—Soprano solo, SATB Choir, Flute, Piano, and Organ—the work explores a wide palette of tonal colors, ranging from intimate, meditative moments to grand, solemn proclamations.
The Text The spiritual core of the work lies in the Latin verses of Sister Lorenza Strozzi, a Dominican nun and one of the few women of the Italian Renaissance to publish her own hymns. Her text provides a vivid hagiographic portrait of Saint Francis of Assisi, depicting his "pietas," his radical embrace of poverty, the mystical miracle of the stigmata, and his preaching to the faithful. By setting this text, the composition restores a rare and precious 16th-century female voice to the modern choral repertoire.
Instrumentation and Structure The score is characterized by its evocative use of the ensemble:
The Soprano Soloist: Often acts as the soul's voice, carrying the most lyrical and virtuosic lines.
The SATB Choir: Represents the praying community, providing solid harmonic pillars and dramatic intensity.
The Instrumental Dialogue: The combined use of Piano and Organ creates a rich, multi-layered foundation, blending the timeless liturgical solemnity of the organ with the rhythmic clarity of the piano. The Flute weaves through the texture like a spiritual thread, symbolizing nature and the "Franciscan" lightness of spirit.
Performance Context With its sophisticated harmonic structure and profound spiritual narrative, this piece is ideal for:
Sacred music concerts and festivals.
Liturgical celebrations for the Feast of Saint Francis.
Choral ensembles looking for a unique contemporary work with historical and literary depth.
Note: A separate Full Score & Instrumental parts is also available for purchase.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Preview: In Festo Sancti Francisci (On the feast of Saint Francis)
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