Regina caeli [109]

Orlande de Lassus

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RC109 Regina caeli 4 vv ; [2.p.] Resurrexit 4 vv

Type

Motet

Scores

[1] Regina caeli

Polyphonic ensemble SATB

C-C1; A-C3; T-C4; B-F4. Chant (App. 3), primarily in semibreves, introduces each of the four textual phrases, but also permeates imitative texture particularly with text “resurrexit.” New material associated with “laetare” and the final “alleluia,” remarkably similar in rhythmic content, demonstrate comparable imitative treatment. A four-note motive coupled with “alleluia” that concludes the second textual phrase pervades the texture at times in a descending sequence (B, mm. 21-7). Lassus combines syllabic and melismatic styles in declamatory setting. Final F, b♭ signature.
[2] Resurrexit

Polyphonic ensemble SATB

Description

The seven settings of Regina caeli by Orlande de Lassus are considerably indebted to the antiphon chant often treating the melody as a cantus firmus in equal note values. On the other hand, the composer’s Alma redemptoris mater and Ave regina coelorum settings lack any references to their respective antiphon chants.


External link:
CPDL 30593 [Choral Public Domain Library]

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Orlande de Lassus - 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

[Lasso, 1894, vol. 1]

Lasso, O. di, 1894, Sämtliche Werke, F. Haberl et A. Sandberger (éd.), Leipzig.
(n° 73-74)

[Lasso, 2006]

Lasso, O. di, 2006, The Complete Motets 21, Bergquist P. (éd.), Madison.
(n° 8)

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Contributors

Harry Elzinga - Project manager ; Scientific editor

Ailin Arjmand - Collaborative work

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