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Factus est repente
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Factus est repente by Costanzo Festa — Lyrics
Factus est repente de coelo sonus,
tamquam advenientis spiritus vehementis ubi erant sedentes,
alleluia;
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About Factus est repente
The text describes the sudden sound from heaven, like a strong wind, that filled the house where the disciples were gathered. This biblical event, the descent of the Holy Spirit, is vividly portrayed in this SATB motet by Costanzo Festa. The Latin lyrics speak of them being filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking the mighty works of God. The composer captures the dramatic nature of the event, culminating in the joyous alleluias. This is a powerful and evocative setting of a pivotal moment in Christian scripture, suitable for a choir seeking to bring sacred narrative to life through polyphony.
