Magnum Opus Musicum

The Magnum Opus Musicum is a posthumous collection of 516 Latin motets by the Flemish composer Orlando di Lasso. Published in 1604 by his sons, this collection represents a significant portion of Lasso's sacred choral works. A motet is typically a Latin religious choral composition, though the term has evolved to encompass various forms of vocal music. Lasso, a prominent composer of the Renaissance, was known for his mastery in both sacred and secular music, with his works often displaying emotional intensity and a careful setting of texts. The Magnum Opus Musicum is considered a substantial achievement, fitting the definition of a "magnum opus" as a great work or the greatest achievement of an artist.12345