[AnAmericanMother]

Ok, minority report here for another “O Magnum Mysterium” by the great Spanish Renaissance composer Tomas Luis de Victoria.

No question that “Our Fenix, Mr. Byrd” is one of the greatest composers (if not THE greatest) England ever produced. But I think Sr. Victoria edges him out here. Tighter construction and clearer counterpoint.

O Magnum Mysterium

[decal]

And also the setting by Morten Lauridsen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbiwfpSDu4w