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In illo tempore
Staff Notation • Sacred, Gospel motets
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In illo tempore by Adrian Willaert — Lyrics
In illo tempore stabant autem juxta crucem Jesu
mater ejus, et soror matris ejus, Maria Cleophae
et Maria Magdalene. Cum vidisset ergo Jesus matrem
et discipulum stantem quem diligebat, dicit matri suae:
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About In illo tempore
This setting of a Gospel text by Adrian Willaert paints the poignant scene of Mary and the disciple at the foot of the cross. The words, taken from John's Gospel, describe Jesus entrusting his mother to the care of his beloved disciple. Willaert's motet for SATB voices captures the emotional weight of this moment, offering a profound musical reflection on love, loss, and devotion. Composed in Latin, it belongs to the tradition of sacred motets, showcasing Willaert's mastery in setting biblical narratives with expressive harmonic language and contrapuntal texture.
