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In tua patientia
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.
SATB, ATTB · Brian Marble
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In tua patientia by Adrian Willaert — Lyrics
In tua patientia possedisti animam tuam,
Lucia sponsa Christi:
odisti quae in mundo sunt,
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About In tua patientia
Adrian Willaert’s motet In tua patientia is set for two SATB choirs, creating a rich and sonorous texture. The Latin text, drawn from a life of Saint Lucy, speaks of her steadfastness and spiritual devotion. Lucy, bride of Christ, is described as having possessed her soul through patience, despising worldly things and shining with the angels. The text further emphasizes her victory over the enemy through her own blood. Willaert masterfully deploys the double choir writing to build intensity and highlight the devotional message, offering a powerful and moving experience for both singers and listeners.
