Tenebrae factae sunt (Quatre motets pour un temps de Pénitence, No. 3)

It Became Dark

Poulenc, Francis (1899–1963)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SSAATB

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

Proper of Time → The Sacred Paschal Triduum → Friday of the Passion of the Lord

Publication Information:
Salabert — R.L. 12025 (1938)

Duration: 3:30
Lyrics:

Tenebrae factae sunt dum crucifixissent Jesum Judaei:
et circa horam nonam exclamavit Jesus voce magna;
“Deus meus, ut quid me dereliquisti?”
Et inclinato capite emisit spiritum.
Exclamans Jesus voce magna, ait:
“Pater in manus tuas commendo spiritum meum.”
Et inclinato capite emisit spiritum.

English translation:
It became dark when the Jews crucified Jesus.
About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice,
“My God, why have you forsaken me?”
Then he bowed his head and gave up the spirit.
Jesus cried with a loud voice,
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”
Then he bowed his head and gave up the spirit.

Notes: Actually SAATBB with Soprano divisi.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Nov 20, 2021 Last updated: Jan 23, 2022