Regina caeli [174]

Costanzo Porta

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RC174 Regina caeli 4 vv ; [2.p.] Resurrexit 4 vv

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Motet

Scores

[1] Regina caeli

Polyphonic ensemble SATB

C-C1; A-C1; T-C3; B-F3. No evidence of chant. Clarity of vertical and horizontal structure is a paramount feature of Porta’s antiphon. Homorhythmic texture with chords in root position prevails. Textual phrases are clearly articulated in this brief motet of 34 measures. Declamatory text setting in syllabic style prevails. Final F, b♭ signature.

[2] Resurrexit

Polyphonic ensemble SATB

Associated people

Costanzo Porta - 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.

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Contributors

Harry Elzinga - Project manager ; Scientific editor

Ailin Arjmand - Collaborative work

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