Candidi facti sunt

A setting of a Latin text from the scriptures, Candidi facti sunt would be fitting for a feast day in the church's calendar, particularly one celebrating apostles or martyrs. Thomas Tallis’s motet is written for a substantial choir, with demanding vocal lines distributed between two SATB sections and an ATBBB choir. The composer’s masterful control of polyphony is evident throughout, as the voices interweave to create moments of both profound stillness and exultant praise. The text speaks of the glory and far-reaching influence of the apostles, their message echoing across the earth.