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Christus Jesus splendor
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 · Ross Jallo
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Christus Jesus splendor by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Christus Jesus splendor Patris,
et figura substantiae ejus,
portans omnia verbo virtutis suae
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About Christus Jesus splendor
Christus Jesus splendor Patris paints a glorious scene: Christ, the splendor of the Father and the very image of his substance, appears in majesty on a high mountain. He is shown as the one who upholds all things by the word of his power and, having accomplished the purification of sins, is worthy to be gloriously revealed. This motet is set for SATB choir and sung in Latin. Luca Marenzio, known primarily for his secular madrigals, also composed sacred works, and this piece showcases his skill in setting devotional texts with rich harmonic language and contrapuntal interest.
