Cantiones Sacrae
work by Byrd
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Cantiones sacrae is a collection of Latin motets by William Byrd, first published in 1575. This work was created in collaboration with Thomas Tallis, who also contributed motets to the collection. Byrd, a devout Roman Catholic, published these sacred works during a time of religious tension in England. He later published two more volumes of Cantiones sacrae in 1589 and 1591, dedicated to prominent Catholic patrons. These collections are noted for their intensity and scale, showcasing Byrd's mastery of Latin sacred music.1
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