Factum est silentium

Hieronymus Praetorius was a significant composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. This motet, Factum est silentium, draws its text from the Book of Revelation and vividly depicts the heavenly battle between the dragon and the Archangel Michael. The dramatic narrative unfolds with the sound of thousands upon thousands of angels singing praises to God, an event characterized by immense power and awe. Praetorius masterfully sets this text for double SATB choir, creating a rich, sonorous texture that amplifies the overwhelming splendor and divine majesty of the scene. The monumental sound of the two choirs is ideal for evoking the grand spectacle of the Apocalypse.