Christus factus est

Sung at Mass during Holy Week, Antonio Soler's Christus factus est is a powerful setting of a text from Philippians 2. This sacred motet for SATB voices in Latin captures the profound humility and ultimate exaltation of Christ. The music reflects the obedience unto death on the cross, as stated in the opening "Christus factus est pro nobis obediens usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis." The subsequent "Versus vel Responsorius" ("Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum et dedit illi nomen, quod est super omne nomen") speaks of God's subsequent raising of Christ and the granting of a name above all names. Soler's masterful composition brings this significant liturgical text to life, making it a poignant choice for Lenten or Holy Week services.