Il Est Bel Et Bon (SSAA) English/French-Renaissance French composer Pierre Passereau was a popular creator of chanson rustiques in Paris and at court the early 1500’s. The songs that survive are almost all of a hearty style with plenty of onomatopoeia double entendres puns and occasional indelicacies employing graceful melody polyphony and sometimes chordal passages.Il es bel et bon has ret…
This joyous original madrigal will lift your spirits high with its lively exuberance! A strong choice for the mature or developing ensemble. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:00.
for SSAA Chorus a cappella-Now available for treble choirs this readily accessible setting sounds at once modern and medieval. Starting in unison and evoking plain chant it gradually unfolds into wider harmonies and more modern harmonic language.
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. This volume is dedicated to the works of William Byrd- The Easter Propers.
Fill your performance space with the glory of a German Renaissance Christmas with selections from this outstanding collection! Mixed choruses from high school through professional will appreciate the clean well-edited editions. Works include: Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen (Praetorius) Dixit Maria (Hassler) Angelus ad pastores ait (Hassler) Psallite unigenito (Praetorius) Maria wallt zum Heiligt…
This beautifully presented edition from Novello offers a full Mass setting alongside a Motet both for SATB chorus by Tomas Luis De Victoria. Regarded by many as one of the greatest composers of Spanish renaissance polyphony this Mass setting is rich in his characteristic tonalities and the textures of the sacred choral tradition. Alongside this is the original Motet upon which the Mass setting …
Christopher Hinkins. An exciting musical for Primary and Middle schools. A wicked medieval King learns the true meaning of Christmas. Chorus of peasants monks and courtiers. Easy to produce with up-to-date music which will appealto children and audiences alike. Piano accompaniment and optional recorder parts. 35 mins.
The Flemish And German Schools For 5 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.
Twelve Renaissance Masterpieces from Spain France Germany Italy and England including works by Gombert Hassler Lassus and Weelkes. All works are edited for performance by The King's Singers. Performance notes translations and pronunciation guide included.
This treasury of part songs and sacred music for one to six voices will delight all lovers of medieval and Renaissance music. Containing a wealth of both religious and secular music from the 12th to the 17th centuries the collection covers a broad range of moods. Approximately half the songs are secular some from the popular tradition and others from the courtly poets and musicians surrounding…
Thirty-four songs from 17 composers complete with historical information. A useful sourcebook for student singers. Edited by Steven Stolen and Richard Walters.
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.
An anthem for four voices attributed to the Renaissance composer Richard Farrant. Edited by Martin Shaw and written for SATB chorus with Piano accompaniment for rehearsal purposes only.
Nunc Natus Est Altissimus is scored for three upper voices and piano (or harp) set to words by James Ryman. The words set in the first three movements of this work are reproduced from Medieval English Lyrics edited by R.T.Davies. Duration c. 20 minutes.
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.
Since The Duke Is Return'd is a work by Henry Purcell a catch for three voices. The piece lasts around 2 minutes. This piece is number 31 from 'Catches' edited by Ian Spink (Purcell Society Edition Vol. 22A).
