O nata lux
(1997)
from Lux aeterna
( O nata lux de lumine )
Edition
Ref. :
057152415X
(6 p.)
Copyright :
Music - copyright 1997 by Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc.
ISMN/ISBN :
057152415X
Other titles on the same score:
Description
Text in:
Latin
Epoque:
20th century
(1990-2000)
Genre-Style-Form:
Sacred ; Hymn (sacred) ; Contemporary
Mood of the piece:
prayerful ; flowing ; expressive
Type of Choir:
SAATTBB (7 mixed voices )
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
C
Tonality:
D major
Duration:
4.0 min.
Liturgical Use:
Thanksgiving
Source of text:
Hymn for the Transfiguration
Data about the life of the work:
O Nata Lux is a serene a cappella motet celebrating the Redeemer, and is part of the larger Lux Aeterna for Chorus, Orchestra and Organ. The changes in meter accommodate the natural rhythm of the chant.
Comment(s):
This is the third movement of a larger work, Lux Aeterna.