Regina caeli [183]

Johannes Prioris

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RC183 Regina caeli 4 vv ; [2.p.] laetare 4 vv ; [3.p.] Quia quem meruisti 4 vv ; [4.p.] Resurrexit 4 vv ; [5.p.] Ora pro nobis 4 vv

Type

Motet

Scores

[1] Regina caeli

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

[S]-C4; [Ct]-C4; [T]-C4; [B]-F4. Voci pari. Entire range, F-f’. Chant (App. 3) is presented in various contexts in this multi-sectional setting. Paired imitation (S/Ct and T/B) with chant in the upper of the respective pair of voices defines the short introduction (“regina caeli”). Chant permeates the imitative fabric of “laetare” and “resurrexit…alleluia.” On the other hand, chant serves as a cantus firmus in breves and longae for “quia quem” (B and T) and “ora…Deum” (B). Frequent passages for two or three voices with various voice groups emphasize the composer’s concern for spatial concepts. Except for declamatory setting of final “alleluia,” melismatic text setting prevails. Final F, b♭ signature.
[2] Laetare

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

[3] Quia quem meruisti

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

[4] Resurrexit

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

[5] Ora pro nobis

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

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Johannes Prioris - 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

[CMM 90]

Prioris, J., 1985, Johannes Prioris, Opera Omnia, Keahey H. et Douglas C. (éd.).
(pp. 84-90)

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Contributors

Harry Elzinga - Project manager ; Scientific editor

Ailin Arjmand - Collaborative work

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