For his composition “Canto Ambrosiano” Alfred Boesendorfer used the well-known ecumenical hymn “Großer Gott, wir loben dich” (Holy God, we praise thy name), which traces back to “Te Deum laudamus”, the famous Ambrosian chant. Timpani and brass open the festive work in the style of George Frederic Handel’s celebration music. Then we hear the world-famous choral melody of “Holy God, we praise thy name” with all its dignity and solemnity.