Tomás Luis de Victoria

Tomás Luis de Victoria, a prominent Spanish Renaissance composer and priest (1548-1611), is currently newsworthy due to recent performances of his works at the Festival de Peralada. Specifically, his *Officium Defunctorum* (1605), his last published work, written for the funeral of Maria of Austria, was performed by O Vos Omnes under the direction of Xavier Pastrana. The performance received high praise. Furthermore, Xavier Pastrana's direction of Victoria's work has been highlighted as a significant event at the festival, with Peralada already commissioning responsories for future performances in 2027. Victoria's music remains relevant due to its beauty and historical importance within the sacred polyphony tradition, continuing to be performed and celebrated in contemporary musical events.