The Italian And Spanish Schools For 6 Voices-The volumes of this expanding series are devoted to a wide range of sacred renaissance motets with Latin texts and contain a mixture of well known and unfamiliar pieces some of which are published for the first time.Allappear in completely new editions by Anthony G. Petti.

One of the most famous settings of the Mass by Lassus. Edited by Ivan Moody this is part of a series of short volumes each devoted to a single composer or appropriate group of composers thoroughly exploring the unlimited resources of Renaissance sacred polyphony.

Christmas And Advent Motets For 5 Voices-A comprehensive series of Latin motets from the Renaissance period combining old favourites with lesser known works. This volume include works by Robert Ramsey Byrd Palestrina and Peter Philips.

Renaissance composer Orlando di Lasso used this Latin text for one of his works and Lee quotes this musical motive in this new and contemporary composition. The text speaks to the power of music to calm angry souls and uplift sadspirits to even move the very trees and the wild beasts. This work and the di Lasso would make excellent companion pieces on a concert. Duration: ca. 5 minutes 40 seconds.

The unique Renaissance editions of William Belan continue with this well-known John Dowland (1563-1626) madrigal. The poem is one of the loveliest and most famous from its period and Dowland's sensitive setting epitomizes thestyle of the time. This edition includes copious notes for performance as well as original part notation along with current score engraving.

The English School For 6 Voices-The volumes of this expanding series are devoted to a wide range of sacred renaissance motets with Latin texts and contain a mixture of well known and unfamiliar pieces some of which are published for the first time.Allappear in completely new editions by Anthony G. Petti.

Missa Gaudeamus is a parody on the motet Jubilate Deo by Cristobal de Morales which dates from 1538 and celebrates the peace treaty signed between Francis I and Charles V.This edition for SSAATB voices is edited by Ivan moody 1992 and part of a series of short volumes each devoted to a single composer or appropriate group of composers thoroughly exploring the unlimited resources of Renaissance sacred polyphony.

Veni Emmanuel-Uses: AdventScripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Micah 5:2Based on Isaiah's prophecy of the coming King this lilting and lively song will be a welcome addition to any Advent service. A Renaissance-styledorchestration is available to enhance the presentation. Score and parts (fl/pwhist perc vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

John Bennet (c. 1575-c. 1614) was a Renaissance-era English composer who wrote several madrigals in the style of Thomas Morley. This is perhaps his most famous one and is a wonderful contest or festival selection.

The title means let nothing disturb thee and Montoya's musical setting is tranquil and honoring. The Renaissance era text is assuring and calming as is the a cappella texture. A fine concert opener.

The Peter Aston Editorial Library includes detailed performance notes and recognizes English Renaissance works that have largely been missed in the U.S. This Farrant composition displays some of the best Elizabethan writing and is a joy to sing.

Felix Mendelssohn can claim the credit of having ushered in the Bach-Renaissance with his arrangement and performance of the “St Matthew Passion”. It was revived for the first time in the Berlin Singakademie on 11 March 1829, one hundred years after its premiere in Leipzig’s Thomaskirche. A second arrangement was performed in Leipzig in 1841. Originally only available on hire as part of the edition published by Bärenreiter in 2009, this vocal score is now available on sale. It enables both the Berlin and the later Leipzig versions to be performed. A concordance provides information on the respective sequence of movements and their relation to the Bach Works Catalogue (BWV) and the “New Bach Edition”. - Both Mendelssohn versions available in one edition - Easy-to-play idiomatic piano reduction Edition no.: BA 9088-90 ISMN: 9790006502363 Editor: Winkler, Klaus Language(s) of work: German Language(s) of text: German, English Product format: Piano reduction, Urtext edition Binding: Paperback Pages / Format: XV, 258 S. - 27,0 x 19,0 cm

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This song made popular during the Renaissance celebrates the joys of dancing singing and hunting. Detailed performance notes offer suggestions for presenting an authentic and stylistic performance by employing instruments and ostinato percussion lines.