In illo tempore

This motet is attributed to either Jean Mouton or Sebastiano Festa, both significant composers of the Renaissance. Setting a passage from the Gospel of Luke, the Latin text describes the naming of the infant Jesus eight days after his birth, as ordained by an angel. The four-part setting for SATB voices unfolds the narrative with clarity and devotion. The music reflects the sacred context of the text, offering a moment of reflection on this significant moment in Christian scripture. Its focus on a specific Gospel narrative places it within the tradition of motets designed for liturgical use, though its beauty also makes it suitable for concert programming.