Sanctus

The Sanctus is an ancient Christian hymn sung or spoken before the ordination prayer in traditional liturgies. The text has two parts: Sanctus and Benedictus. Both parts conclude with the phrase: Hosanna in excelsis!
Rudi Tas is known for fusing innovative elements with traditional means and also providing an accessible choral repertoire. This is immediately audible: mumbling female voices create a 'sound field', while the acclaimed 'Holy, Holy, Holy' is recited by the soprano solo.
The infectious nature of the Pleni sunt caeli spreads a natural enthusiasm and positive energy. Both the melodic lines and harmony are unconventional. Different modes like the lydian, mixolydian and ionic are central to the construction of this melody!