In the Catholic liturgy, Good Friday forms part of the Easter Triduum and commemorates the condemnation and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Its remarkably poetic, emotionally intense, and deeply moving texts invite the faithful to experience the Passion and deepen their faith.

Tenebrae factae sunt (''Darkness Fell''), the fifth movement of the cycle, depicts the moment of Christ's death in a slow, lyrical setting.

The work is recommended for professional and advanced amateur choirs.