Laudibus in sanctis
Sacred motet by William Byrd
TextPsalm 150
LanguageLatin
Published1591 (1591)
ScoringSSATB

Laudibus in sanctis is a three-section Latin motet by William Byrd that paraphrases, rather than sets, Psalm 150. Published for five-part choir in his 1591 collection Cantiones sacrae, its sections have these incipits: Laudibus in sanctis — Magnificum Domini — Hunc arguta.

History

Byrd was a notable composer of the Tudor period.[1] He composed much sacred music, first for the Catholic Church, of which he was and would remain a member, and later for the Anglican liturgy.[1] Psalm 150 calls for praise of God in music, and even cites nine instruments.[2] Besides Byrd, it has inspired composers such as Anton Bruckner, Igor Stravinsky and Benjamin Britten.[3]

Music

Byrd's psalm setting Laudibus in sanctis is in 16th-century madrigal style, featuring syncopes and onomatopoeic word settings. In a triple metre, it has at times dance character. It is set for five voices, two sopranos, alto, tenor and bass.[1]

Recordings

The beginning became the title of a collection of Byrd's sacred motets, which features the piece as the conclusion. It was recorded by The Cardinall's Musick conducted by Andrew Carwood in 2006.[4] The recording is volume 10 of The Byrd Edition.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "William Byrd: Laudibus in sanctis". Harvard University Choir. 20 April 2014. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  2. ↑ Abramowitz, Rabbi Jack (2019). "The Final Psalm". Orthodox Union. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  3. ↑ Human, Dirk J. (January 2011). "'Praise beyond Words': Psalm 150 as grand finale of the crescendo in the Psalter". HTS Theological Studies. 67 (1). doi:10.4102/hts.v67i1.917. hdl:2263/17117. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  4. ↑ "Laudibus in sanctis / William Byrd". muziekweb.nl. 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  5. ↑ Greenhalgh, Michael (December 2006). "William Byrd (1539/40-1623) / Laudibus in sanctis - The Byrd Edition: Volume 10". musicweb-international.com. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
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