Thomas Tallis was a medieval composer. You may listen to one of his compositions in the video below from the talented Lumina Vocal Ensemble.
Credits:
If ye love me, a motet from the English Renaissance by Thomas Tallis (1505-1585), composer of Spem in alium (40-part motet). Performed in concert ‘Love and other surprises’ by Lumina Vocal Ensemble. Singers: Rachel Sag, Anna Pope, Rosemary Byron-Scott, Tim Muecke and Kenneth Pope. Recorded by Rosemary Beal, 5MBS, November 2012 in Christ Church North Adelaide. Photos by Robyn Ashworth and Claire Booth. Film by Anna Pope.
Words:
If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may bide with you for ever, ev’n the spirit of truth.
Text based on John 14
