2. Tallis - Spem in alium
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49. 2. Tallis - Spem in alium
Tallis’ glorious motet has enough musical excitement in its 40 individual parts to get our pulses racing. No wonder its admirers range from Ana and Christian in 50 Shades of Grey to the Tallis Scholars (pictured).