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Factus est repente
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Pothárn Imre
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Factus est repente by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Factus est repente de coelo sonus,
tamquam advenientis spiritus vehementis ubi erant sedentes,
alleluia;
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About Factus est repente
This vibrant motet by Orlando di Lasso is suitable for Pentecost or any occasion celebrating the Holy Spirit. The Latin text describes the sudden sound from heaven, like a mighty wind, and the apostles being filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking God's mighty works. Lasso masterfully sets this dramatic biblical narrative for a large SATTB choir, creating a rich and sonorous texture. The music builds in intensity, reflecting the momentous events of the text, with powerful Alleluias underscoring the divine inspiration. It offers a compelling opportunity for a choir to explore expressive Renaissance polyphony and deliver a text of profound spiritual significance.
