In 2011, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Victoria’s death, the BBC produced a one-hour documentary entitled “God’s Composer.” Hosted by actor (and former chorister) Simon Russell Beale, the program featured performances of Victoria’s music by The Sixteen, conducted by Harry Christophers. The program was an extension of the BBC’s earlier “Sacred Music” series.
For an introduction to Victoria’s life and work, read “Christus Victoriae.” This article focuses on music written by Victoria for Holy Week.
Works by Tomás Luis de Victoria in the
All Saints Choir repertoire
Caligaverunt oculi mei
Eram quasi agnus
Genitori genitoque
Hosanna filio David
Jesus, traditit impius
Judas, mercator pessimus
Kyrie (from Missa O magnum mysterium)
Laudate, pueri, Dominum
Ne timeas Maria
O magnum mysterium
O quam gloriosum
Pange lingua
Pange lingua gloriosi
Pueri Hebraeorum
Tantum ergo (Hymno, Feria V in Coena Domini)
Tantum ergo (I)
Unus ex discipulis
Verbum caro, panem verum
Vere languores nostros