Regina caeli [037]

Jean Brassart

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RC037 Regina celi 3 vv ; [2.p.] Resurrexit…Alle Domine nate matris 3 vv

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Motet

Scores

[1] Regina celi

Polyphonic ensemble STX

C-C1; Ct-C3; T-C3. “Regina celi” intonation (C) introduces a paraphrased chant (App. 3) in the same voice supported by Ct and T within the same range (f-g’); the C and T form the structural axis for the setting, whereas the textless Ct primarily serves as a “filler” voice. Inclusion of the trope Alle Domine nate matris[1] sets this Regina celi apart. Inserted between the final line “Ora…Deum” and the concluding “alleluia,” the trope parallels the melodic and formal structure of the melisma of the final “alleluia” with the musical material for “alle…vivere” restated for “quam…pie” (mm. 62-73 repeat mm. 50-61). Under-third melodic cadences conclude several phrases. Whereas the antiphon text reflects melismatic style, the trope is set in syllabic style. Both partes are in triple mensuration, but 2.p. calls for proportio dupla; thus, 1.p. in 3/2 and 2.p. 3/4. Final F, b♭ signature for Ct and T with necessary editorial of b♭ and e♭ particularly in C.

1. Alle Domine nate matris Deus alme nobis confer praestaque vivere:
O Lord, born of a kindly mother, grant and give us life.

Quam [quoniam] te decet laus honor O Domine qui de morte surgebas rex pie:
Since praise and honor become you, O blessed Lord, who rose a king from the dead:

Fac nos tecum surgere, alleluia.
Let us rise with you, alleluia.
[2] Resurrexit…Alle Domine nate matris

Polyphonic ensemble STX

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External link:
CPDL 26208 [Choral Public Domain Library]

Associated people

Jean Brassart - Composer

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Sung texts

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Regina caeli laetare, alleluia;
Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia,
Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia,
Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.

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The Trope:

Alle Domine nate matris Deus alme nobis confer praestaque vivere:
Quam [quoniam] te decet laus honor O Domine qui de morte surgebas rex pie:
Fac nos tecum surgere, alleluia.

Bibliography

Modern editions

[Brassart, 1960, vol. 13]

Brassart, J., 1960, Sechs Motetten, Mixter K. E. (éd.), Graz.
(n° 2)

[CMM 35]

Brassart, J., 1971, Johannis Brassart, Opera Omnia.
(n° 4)

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Contributors

Harry Elzinga - Project manager ; Scientific editor

Ailin Arjmand - Collaborative work

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