Salve regina [080]

John Dunstaple

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SR080 Salve regina 3 vv ; Et Jesum 3 vv ; Virgo mater 2 vv ; O clemens 3 vv ; Virgo clemens 2 vv ; O pia 3 vv ; Funde preces 2 vv ; O dulcis Maria 3 vv

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Motet

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[1] Salve regina

Polyphonic ensemble STX

[S]-C2; [T]-C4; [Ct]-C4. No evidence of chant. “Salve…converte” text for two voices (C & T) comprises a primary upper voice supported by two lower voices with comparable ranges; occasionally, the T is coupled with the upper voice. Verse 6, “Et Jesum…” and the three acclamations (verses 7, 8 and 9) exhibit a homogenous texture with three texted voices for verses 7, 8 and 9; except for a brief passage, “illos tuos misericordes” for two texted lower voices, the lowest voice (Ct) is textless. The three stanzas of trope Virgo mater[1] for two equal texted voices contrast with surrounding material; silence between verses defines structure of trope stanzas. Sections in triple (verses 1-5, “Virgo mater,” verses 7 and 8, “Funde preces” and verse 9) and duple (verse 6, and “Virgo clemens”) mensurations enhance contrasts between Salve regina and trope verses. The words “mater” in verse 1 and “virgo” in verse 9 are omitted. Final C.

1. Virgo mater ecclesiae, / Virgin mother of the church
aeterna porta gloriae, / eternal gate to glory,
esto nobis refugium / be a refuge for us
apud Patrem et Filium. / before the Father and the Son,

O clemens! / O gentle one;

Virgo clemens, virgo pia, / Gentle virgin, virgin holy,
virgo dulcis, O Maria, / O sweet virgin Mary,
exaudi preces omnium / hear the prayers of all
ad te pie clamantium. / Who make their dutiful cry to you,

O pia! / O loving one;

Funde preces tuo nato / Pour out your prayers to your Son,
crucifixo, vulnerato, / crucified, wounded,
et pro nobis flagellato / and scourged for our sake,
spinis puncto, felle potato, / pierced with thorns, given gall to drink.

O dulcis Maria, salve. / O sweet Mary, hail!
[2] Et Jesum

Polyphonic ensemble STX

[3] Virgo mater

Polyphonic ensemble

[4] O clemens

Polyphonic ensemble STX

[5] Virgo clemens

Polyphonic ensemble

[6] O pia

Polyphonic ensemble STX

[7] Funde preces

Polyphonic ensemble

[8] O dulcis Maria

Polyphonic ensemble STX

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John Dunstaple - Composer

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Salve, regina, mater misericordiae;

Vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve.

Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae.

Ad te suspiramus gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle.

Eia ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte.

Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende.

O clemens,

O pia,

O dulcis virgo Maria.

Bibliography

Modern editions

[Dunstable, 1970]

Dunstable, J., 1970, Complete works, Bukofzer M. F., Bent M., Bent I., et Trowell B. (éd.), London.
(n° 46)

[Sieben Trienter codices]

Ficker, R. (éd.), 1960, Sieben Trienter codices: geistliche und weltliche Kompositiones des 15. Jhs, Graz.
(pp. 39-42)

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Contributors

Harry Elzinga - Project manager ; Scientific editor

Ailin Arjmand - Collaborative work

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