Facta est cum Angelo

Raffaella Aleotti was an Augustinian canoness and composer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Her motets for varying numbers of voices represent a significant contribution to sacred music of the period. Facta est cum Angelo is a SATTB motet in Latin, setting a text that speaks of heavenly hosts praising God, proclaiming glory in the highest and peace to all those of good will. The music would have been performed within the liturgy, perhaps at Christmas or for a feast of angels. Aleotti’s writing for these five voices creates rich textures, celebrating the joyous pronouncements of the text.