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Crux fidelis
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Crux fidelis by Felice Anerio — Lyrics
Crux fidelis, inter omnes
arbor una nobilis:
nulla silva talem profert,
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About Crux fidelis
Felice Anerio was a significant composer of sacred music in late Renaissance Rome. This motet, Crux fidelis, is a masterclass in Renaissance polyphony, setting a Latin text that praises the True Cross as a noble tree, unmatched in its beauty and fruitfulness. The composer’s skill is evident in how the SATB voices weave together, imbuing the words with a profound sense of reverence and solemnity. The music beautifully captures the devotional quality of the text, evoking contemplation of the Cross’s significance. It is a powerful and moving work, ideal for services or concerts seeking a piece of exquisite sacred choral art.
