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Factus est repente
Staff Notation • Sacred, Communion Hymns
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Factus est repente by Anonymous — Lyrics
Factus est repente de coelo sonus,
tamquam advenientis spiritus vehementis ubi erant sedentes,
alleluia;
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About Factus est repente
This setting of Factus est repente for ATB voices opens with a sense of immediate divine intervention, mirroring the text's description of a sudden sound from heaven. The music builds with the arrival of the Holy Spirit, reflected in the interplay between the three vocal lines. The composer uses the voices to depict the disciples being filled and speaking with new tongues, conveying the miraculous nature of Pentecost. The alleluias provide moments of jubilant affirmation, while the overall texture remains transparent, allowing the sacred Latin text to shine through. It is a compelling setting of a pivotal moment in the Acts of the Apostles.
