Sonic Sidebar: 40 Part Motet

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One place that new music’s finding audiences is in galleries and museum. One piece in particular has won the hearts of people across the world. It’s called Forty Part Motet.  Sound artist Janet Cardiff uses 40 speakers to play "Spem in Allium," a 40-part motet composed by Thomas Tallis in 1570.   Think of it as Renaissance surround-sound.

Looking for our extended interview with Janet Cardiff? Here it is.