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Jan 1, 2024 · Title: O magnum mysterium Composer: Tomás Luis de Victoria. Number of voices: 4vv Voicings: SATB or ATTB Genre: Sacred, Motet, Magnificat antiphon for Christmas Day. Language: Latin Instruments: A cappella . First published: 1572 in Motecta I (Tomás Luis de Victoria), no. 5
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Victoria, Tomás Luis de. ) First Publication. 1572 in Motecta, Libro 1 (No.5) Genre Categories. Motets; For 4 voices; For unaccompanied voices; [ 27 more...] Related Works. Used as the model for the Missa O magnum mysterium.
Choral settings. O magnum mysterium has an associated plainchant melody, and in this form has been sung since the middle ages. However, the text has appealed to many composers over the years. Some of the earliest settings are by Paolo Aretino (1508-1584), Adrian Willaert (c. 1490 – 7 December 1562) and Nicolas Gombert (c. 1495 – c. 1560 ...
The justly famous motet O magnum mysterium (O great mystery) sets a sublime text from Christmas Vespers. Victoria’s use of serenely interwoven polyphony at the opening bars leads to a hushed chordal declamation at the words “O beata Virgo” (“O Blessed Virgin”). An extended “Alleluia” section, first in triple meter, then in duple ...
