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Locus iste (English: This place), WAB 23, is a sacred motet composed by Anton Bruckner in 1869. The text is the Latin gradual Locus iste for the annual celebration of a church's dedication. The incipit, Locus iste a Deo factus est, translates to "This place was made by God".
- Latin
- 1886: Vienna
- 29 October 1869: Linz
- Gradual Locus iste
Jul 10, 2022 · VOCES8 performs Anton Bruckner's motet 'Locus Iste' at Les Dominicains de Haute-Alsace in Guebwiller, France. TEXT: Locus iste a Deo factus est, inaestimabile sacramentum...
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Altos and tenors are given with treble clef both (but alto and tenor clef respectively in the score) [Parts]. I went back and forth on whether or not to use the treble clef with the little 8 for the tenors, but ultimately decided on the plain treble clef, which I think is quite clear enough. Purchase.
The incipit Locus iste a Deo factus est translates to "This place was made by God". One of the most famous settings is by the Austrian composer Anton Bruckner.
May 5, 2024 · Title: Locus iste, WAB 23 Composer: Anton Bruckner. Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB Genre: Sacred, Motet, Gradual for the Dedication of a Church. Language: Latin Instruments: A cappella . First published: 1886 Wien: Theodor Rättig 2nd published: 1923 in Chorbuch des „Sängerhain“ 1923- (Ernst Dahlke), p. 302