Canticle of the Sun
for viola and cello
Completion Year
2025
Dedication
for Matthew and Debbie Ignacio
Scored for
viola and cello
Duration
ca. 6'
Premiered at
Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium
Source Text
Canticle of the Sun by St. Francis of Assisi
Altissimu, onnipotente, bon Signore,
tue so' le laude, la gloria e l'honore et onne benedictione.
Ad te solo, Altissimo, se konfano,
et nullu homo ène dignu te mentovare.
Beati quelli ke 'l sosterrano in pace,
ka da te, Altissimo, sirano incoronati.
Laudate e benedicete mi' Signore et rengratiate
e serviateli cum grande humilitate.
Most High, all-powerful, good Lord,
Yours are the praises, the glory, the honor, and all blessing.
To You alone, Most High, do they belong,
and no man is worthy to mention Your name.
Blessed are those who endure in peace
for by You, Most High, they shall be crowned.
Praise and bless my Lord and give Him thanks
and serve Him with great humility.