Tu Es Petrus

I posted a chant version of the Tu Es Petrus last weekend, so here, for the Feast itself are three contrasting polyphonic versions.  The first is possibly the most famous, by Palestrina.
The second is by one of my favourite modern composers, Maurice Duruflé.  The third is by James Macmillan, at the Papal Mass in Westminster Cathedral.

Happy Feast Day!

Palestrina

Duruflé

MacMillan

Tu es Petrus et super hanc petram ædificabo ecclesiam meam et portæ inferi non prævalebunt adversus eam. Et tibi dabo claves regni cælorum.

Thou art Peter and upon this rock, I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against her; and I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.

Remember to pray for our Holy Father, Benedict XVl today - and every day.