Loquebantur Variis Linguis (thomas Tallis) Tallis Scholars -

: The dense, 20-note vocal range creates a shimmering "wall of sound," likely intended to evoke the spiritual intensity and confusion of the Apostles suddenly speaking in multiple languages at once. 💿 Tallis Scholars Recording

📍 You can find a printable score at the Choral Public Domain Library (CPDL) to follow along with the music. Loquebantur Variis Linguis (Thomas Tallis) Tallis Scholars

: Written for the Vespers of Pentecost, the text describes the Apostles receiving the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. : The dense, 20-note vocal range creates a

Loquebantur variis linguis ("They spoke in various tongues") is a celebrated motet by English composer Thomas Tallis (c. 1505–1585), specifically designed for the . The Tallis Scholars recording, led by Peter Phillips, is widely considered a definitive modern interpretation. 🎵 Musical Structure & Background Composition Style : A seven-voice (MMAATBB) respond. Loquebantur variis linguis ("They spoke in various tongues")

: The track is available on Spotify , Amazon Music , and Apple Music . 📜 Latin Lyrics & Translation English Translation Loquebantur variis linguis apostoli The apostles spoke in various tongues magnalia Dei, of the wonderful works of God, prout Spiritus Sanctus dabat eloqui illis, alleluia. as the Holy Spirit gave them utterance, alleluia. Repleti sunt omnes Spiritu Sancto, They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, et coeperunt loqui. and began to speak.