Locus Iste

Written in 1869 for the dedication of the chapel in the New Cathedral in Linz, Austria, this motet has been arranged with a simple accompaniment that assists singers in melodic movement. Bruckner's Latin text, melody, chord structure, harmonies, suspensions, and resolutions have been retained. Students will be challenged by the required syllabic inflection, phrasing, and vowel unification. Bruckneris text describes a holy place of worship, but it can be any place where peace, serenity, balance, and mystery are present.