Musica Dei Donum Optimi
Musica dei donum optimi
trahit homines, trahit deos.
Musica truces mollit animos
tristeque mentes erigit.
Musica vel ipsas arbores
et horidas movet feras.
-Anonymous
Translation:
Music, the gift from the highest God,
draws us to God.
Music calms angry souls
And uplifts sad spirits.
Music moves the very trees,
Music moves the wild beasts.
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About the composer of Musica Dei Donum Optimi Michael John Trotta
Fueled by a passion for combining tradition and innovation, American composer Michael John Trotta (b.1978) creates music that resonates with modern audiences around the world. From Carnegie Hall to cathedrals and concert halls around the world, he creates "elegant, singable music with a strong, spiritual heft" (Choir and Organ Magazine).
Seasoned by his experience as a conductor at the primary, secondary, and university levels – as well as a church music director – his works are infused with an "intimate knowledge of the human voice and a rare sensitivity to the capabilities of a choral ensemble" (Fanfare). The "dynamic interplay of time-honored musical gestures with present-day sonorities" (Choral Scholar) create "tender harmonies and a palette of glowing vocal and instrumental colors" (Gramophone).
In addition to a significant output of music for unaccompanied choir, he has written nine choral-orchestral works on a larger scale. His most recent work, "Requiem," was recorded by Tenebrae Choir (Nigel Short, conductor).
His select concert and sacred music is published by Hampton Roads Music Group and is distributed by Excelcia Music. For more information, a complete list of compositions, or to get in touch, visit his official website www.mjtrotta.com.
Download the Official PDF Sheet Music at hamptonroadsmusicgroup.com
