Salve regina [185]

Jean de Okeghem

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SR185 Salve regina 4 vv ; [2.p.] Eia ergo 4 vv ; [3.p.] O clemens 4 vv ; [4.p.] O pia 4 vv ; [5.p.] O dulcis virgo semper Maria 4 vv

Type

Motet

Scores

[1] Salve regina

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

S-C1; Ct-C2; T-C5; B-F4. Assigned to B as a cantus firmus, chant (App. 4), transposed to the lower fourth, appears in long-note values (1.p., mm. 9-12 and 5.p., mm. 192-203), but rhythmically resembles other voices for the remainder of the setting. The cantus firmus (at pitch) migrates to T for a three-voice passage (S, Ct, T) with text “Et Jesum benedictum” and 4.p., “O pia” (lower fourth). The “salve” motto (at pitch) introduces S as the upper voice of a duo (S/Ct) and T (mm. 10-12) embedded within the texture. Equality of voices, a continuous texture with overlapping phrases and asymmetrical rhythmic gestures characterize Ockeghem’s style. Triple mensuration defines first, third and fourth partes whereas the second and fifth partes contrast in duple mensuration. A melismatic text setting prevails. Final d (1.p., 5.p.); a (2.p., 4.p.), e (3.p.).
[2] Eia ergo

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

[3] O clemens

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

[4] O pia

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

[5] O dulcis virgo semper Maria

Polyphonic ensemble STBX

Description

External link:
CPDL 22162 [minor third higher] [Choral Public Domain Library]

Associated people

Jean de Okeghem - Composer

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Sung texts

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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

[Ockeghem, 1992, vol. III]

Ockeghem, J. de, 1992, Collected works, Wexler R. et Plamenac D. (éd.), Philadelphia, PA.
(n° 4)

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Contributors

Harry Elzinga - Project manager ; Scientific editor

Ailin Arjmand - Collaborative work

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