Versa est in luctum by Alonso Lobo

Byrd Ensemble performs “Versa est in luctum“ by Alonso Lobo (ca. 1555-1617). Lobo’s best known work, “Versa est in luctum,“ was written for the funeral of Philip II in 1598 at Toledo Cathedral. While the six-part motet is set to text associated with a Requiem Mass, he did not write a complete setting. The stunning motet, filled with beautiful, cascading lines, captures the despair of the text and showcases why Victoria considered Lobo to be an equal. Support our work by making a donation! Your contributions help us perform and record Renaissance and vocal chamber music. Thank you for your support! Follow us: Website: Facebook: Instagram: *** Versa est in luctum cithara mea, et organum meum in vocem flentium. Parce mihi Domine, nihil enim sunt dies mei. My ha