Cecilia McDowall’s Regina Caeli is a modern, vibrant motet.
It is the third of her Three Latin Motets (2004) and is praised for its dramatic, expressive, and accessible style.
The piece is a setting of the 13th-century Marian hymn “Regina Caeli” (Queen of Heaven), commonly used during Eastertide. It is characterized by intense contrasts, moving from joyous, florid flourishes to gentle, intimate, and quiet moments.
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