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In pace
Staff Notation • Sacred, Responsories
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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In pace by John Taverner — Lyrics
In pace, in idipsum dormiam et requiescam.
Si dedero somnum oculis meis,
et palpebris meis dormitationem,
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About In pace
John Taverner's In pace offers a profound setting of Latin liturgical text, a responsory that speaks of peace and rest. The work unfolds with a rich, imitative texture, thoughtfully exploring the interplay between the four-part choir (ATTB) and the larger SATB forces. The voices weave together, creating moments of both intimate contemplation and expansive harmony, as the music faithfully reflects the serene aspirations of the text. The prayer for peace and rest is underscored by Taverner's masterful control of polyphony, building towards the final, majestic declaration of the Gloria Patri.
