Locus Iste - Paul Mealor

Exultate Chamber Choir, under the direction of Thomas Rossin, performs the exquisite motet Locus Iste by Welsh composer, Paul Mealor who became famous for his setting of Ubi Caritas, composed for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011. His harmonic language abilities are immense and his compositions are thoughtfully composed and ripe with neo-romantic chord structures. Mealor is already a master of contemporary harmony where complex chords sound “right” to the ear and serve to move the soul when connected to traditional liturgy or compelling poetry. His Locus Iste was written to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the consecration of King’s College Chapel. The Latin text used is translated as: This place was made by God, A priceless sacrament: It is without reproach. O flawless hallow, O seamless robe. Lantern of stone, unbroken. Santuario. Amen. More information and recordings by Exultate can be seen and heard at: www.exultate.org