The Oxford Book of Upper-Voice Polyphony

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  • Editor: Mark Keane
  • Choral MusicChoral CollectionSacredClassical

  • Accompaniment: A cappella
  • Format: Octavo / Choral Book
  • Catalog #: X534858
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press

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A collection of sixteenth-century motets in two to six parts

  • 43 European motets from the sixteenth century
  • For unaccompanied upper voices in two to six parts, with the exception of two double choruses
  • Comprises well-known favourites, lesser-known items, and pieces published for the first time in modern notation
  • New editions prepared from original sources
  • Playable piano reductions for rehearsal purposes, where needed
  • Sacred texts in Latin, with non-singing English translations provided
  • Repertoire covering the church year, including all major feasts
  • Includes detailed commentary for each piece, with historical background and source information
  • The Oxford Book of Upper-Voice Polyphony is a collection of carefully curated and edited Renaissance works. Scholarly yet practical, this volume is an invaluable addition to the library of any choir looking to explore this rich genre in liturgical or concert settings.

    Contents:

    • Agazzari: Magi videntes stellam

    • Certon: Ave Maria

    • Cifra: Ex ore infantium

    • Clemens non Papa: Ego flos campi

    • Cristo: Audi Israel

    • Cristo: Dum complerentur dies Pentecostes

    • Cristo: Princeps gloriosissime

    • Este: Sicut lilium inter spinas

    • Gombert: Quam pulchra es

    • Guerrero: Sancta et immaculata virginitas

    • Handl: Ante luciferum genitus

    • Handl: Haec est dies

    • Handl: O beata Trinitas

    • Handl: O sacrum convivium

    • Ingegneri: Estote fortes in bello

    • Josquin des Prez: Alma Redemptoris Mater

    • Lassus: Adoramus te, Christe (a 3)

    • Lassus: Adoramus te, Christe (a 5)

    • Lassus: Agimus tibi gratias

    • Lassus: In pace in idipsum dormiam

    • Lassus: Justus cor suum tradet

    • Lassus: Oculus non vidit

    • Massaino: Cum pervenisset beatus Andreas

    • Massaino: Surge, propera, amica mea

    • Merulo: Dum illucescente

    • Merulo: Jubilate Deo

    • Monteverdi: Ave Maria

    • Monteverdi: Lauda Sion

    • Monteverdi: O Domine Jesu Christe

    • Morales: O magnum mysterium

    • Morales: Regina caeli

    • Palestrina: Alma Redemptoris Mater

    • Palestrina: Confitemini Domino

    • Palestrina: Jesu, Rex admirabilis

    • Palestrina: Pueri Hebraeorum

    • Sheppard: Magnificat

    • Taverner: Audivi vocem de caelo

    • Victoria: Duo Seraphim

    • Victoria: Judas mercator pessimus

    • Victoria: O Regem caeli

    • Victoria: O Sacrum convivium

    • Victoria: O vos omnes

    • Victoria: Tenebrae factae sunt

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    Weight 0.93 lbs

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