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Cum ortus fuerit
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.
SAATTB · Pothárn Imre
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Cum ortus fuerit by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Cum ortus fuerit sol de coelo, videbitis Regem regum,
procedentem a Patre tamquam sponsus de thalamo suo.
About Cum ortus fuerit
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was a master of Renaissance polyphony, and this motet exemplifies his skill. Written for a six-part choir (SAATTB) in Latin, the piece sets a biblical text describing the Second Coming. The composer musically depicts the glorious arrival of the King of Kings, as described in the text, with rich vocal textures and a profound sense of reverence. The soaring lines and intricate interplay between the voices capture the awe-inspiring nature of the prophecy, making it a powerful addition to sacred choral repertoire.
