O nata lux
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"O nata lux" is a renowned Renaissance choral motet by English composer Thomas Tallis, celebrated for its serene polyphony and luminous sacred text.
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
choral motet
ⓘ
sacred choral work ⓘ |
| associatedWithComposer | Thomas Tallis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composer | Thomas Tallis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | England ⓘ |
| era | Renaissance ⓘ |
| genre | Renaissance polyphony ⓘ |
| hasForm | motet ⓘ |
| hasKey | modal ⓘ |
| hasTextSource | Latin hymn "O nata lux" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTitleTranslation | O Light born of Light NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isPartOfRepertoire |
Anglican choral tradition
ⓘ
Catholic choral tradition ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| liturgicalAssociation | Feast of the Transfiguration NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| liturgicalUse | Christian liturgy ⓘ |
| notableFor |
clarity of text setting
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luminous harmonic writing ⓘ smooth imitative counterpoint ⓘ |
| performanceContext |
church services
ⓘ
concert performance ⓘ |
| periodOfComposition | 16th century ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| scoring | mixed choir ⓘ |
| style | serene polyphony ⓘ |
| subjectMatter | Christ as light NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| textIncipit | O nata lux de lumine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| textType | sacred text ⓘ |
| vocalForces |
a cappella
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unaccompanied choir ⓘ |
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