Cristóbal de Morales’s Regina caeli laetare à 6 is a 16th-century sacred motet for six voices celebrating the Resurrection. This Marian antiphon, often featuring canonic treatment, is a polyphonic setting of the Easter text, “Queen of heaven, rejoice”.
Key Details
- Composer: Cristóbal de Morales (c. 1500–1553).
- Genre: Sacred Motet / Marian Antiphon.
- Voicing: 6 voices
- Text: “Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia…” (Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia).
- Context: Used during the Easter season.
The piece is recognized for its intricate, canonic, and polyphonic structure, reflecting the rich Hispanic sacred music tradition of the 16th and 17th centuries.
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