This edition was prepared by James Wetzel — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Factum est silentium
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
Preview
0
0
3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Factum est silentium by Richard Dering — Lyrics
Factum est silentium in caelo,
Dum committeret bellum draco cum Michaele Archangelo.
Audita est vox millia millium dicentium:
Salus, honor et virtus omnipotenti Deo.
Read full lyrics
About Factum est silentium
Richard Dering’s motet Factum est silentium sets a dramatic Latin text from the Book of Revelation. The music paints a vivid scene: a great silence falls upon heaven as the dragon battles with the Archangel Michael. The conflict gives way to the triumphant acclamation of thousands of thousands, praising Almighty God. This SSATTB setting reflects the grandeur of the biblical narrative, building to a powerful declaration of divine glory and power.
