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Resurrectio talks about the singular moment of Christ’s resurrection, while supporting texts from the scripture add scenes from the Nativity, the Passion, and the Last Judgement. Donne’s poetry provides a secular underpinning, a naturalistic, scientific depiction of the transformation of Christ in those three days between Crucifixion and Resurrection. The composer notes: “The music is structured in the form of a dialogue between mankind and the heavens, each declaring the glory of Christ's resurrection in their own distinct language, rhythm, and harmony. At the moment of His ascension, the two voices are reconciled, and the choir explodes with insistent declarations of "Amen, Alleluia!" The final cadence expresses the infinite glory of heaven.”
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