Tantum ergo

Duruflé, Maurice (1902–1986)

Voicing:
Mixed ChoirSATB
Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied
Function/Language(s):
Latin


Occasion:
Proper of TimeThe Sacred Paschal TriduumHoly Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, at the Evening Mass
Proper of TimeThe Weeks in Ordinary TimeSecond Sunday in Ordinary TimeCycle A
Communion

Publication Information:
Durand — D & F 13901 (1960)

Text Information:
Reference: Thomas Aquinas (c. 1225–1274), Final two verses of Pange lingua
Source: Graduale Romanum

Lyrics:
Notes: In addition to being sung upon the arrival of the Blessed Sacrament at the place of repose, it can be used as a prelude to the Mass, as a foreshadowing mediation on what is to come at the conclusion of the liturgy.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner    Added: Nov 24, 2021    Last updated: May 14, 2022