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==Music files==
==Music files==
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*{{CPDLno|20567}} [http://www.johnkilpatrick.co.uk/music/1610/index.htm {{net}}] PDFs easily accessible
*{{CPDLno|20567}} [http://www.johnkilpatrick.co.uk/music/1610/index.htm {{net}}]
{{Editor|John Kilpatrick|2009-11-30}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|138|1514}}{{Copy|Public Domain}}
{{Editor|John Kilpatrick|2009-11-30}}{{ScoreInfo|A4|138|1514}}{{Copy|Public Domain}}
:'''Edition notes:'''  
:'''Edition notes:''' Complete performing edition including 7-part Magnificat but excluding 6-part alternative. Edition based on the 1610 part-books but in modern clefs and notation; barring by the editor, not taken from other editions. Continuo realization included (Monteverdi's bass plus mainly chordal right-hand; continuo requires organ; optional harpsichord suggestions given in short-score; some bassus generalis passages are also given to cello 1 or 2 or to trombone 3). Instrumental parts included for all the psalms. Lauda & Magnificat transposed down a 4th from apparent pitch. Opening intonation included. No antiphons included.
::Complete performing edition including 7-part Magnificat but excluding 6-part alternative.
:Available scores & parts:
::Edition based on the 1610 part-books but in modern clefs and notation; barring by the editor, not taken from other editions.
::Vocal Score (140 pages including covers)
::Continuo realization included (Monteverdi's bass plus mainly chordal right-hand).
::Full Score in two parts (nos.1-10, 144 pages; nos.11-13, 60 pages)
:: (continuo requires organ; optional harpsichord suggestions given in short-score; some bassus generalis passages are also given to cello 1 or 2 or to trombone 3)
::Parts for 12 instruments (11 to 16 pages per part)
::Instrumental parts included for all the psalms.
::Short Score for continuo use (100 pages including covers)
::Lauda & Magnificat transposed down a 4th from apparent pitch.  
::Words & translation also available for inclusion in vocal scores or programmes (4 pages, reducable to A5)
::Opening intonation included. No antiphons included.
::Available scores & parts:
:::Vocal Score (140 pages including covers)
:::Full Score in two parts (nos.1-10, 144 pages; nos.11-13, 60 pages)
:::Parts for 12 instruments (11 to 16 pages per part)
:::Short Score for continuo use (100 pages including covers)
:::Words & translation also available for inclusion in vocal scores or programmes (4 pages, reducable to A5)


==General Information==
==General Information==
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{{Genre|Sacred|Motets}}
{{Genre|Sacred|Motets}}
{{Language|Latin}}
{{Language|Latin}}
'''Instruments:''' {{MxEnsAcc}}<br>
'''Instruments:''' {{MxEnsAcc}}: cornetts 1 & 2 (or D trumpets) &bull; cornett 3 (or Bb cornet/trumpet) &bull; trombones 1 & 2 &bull; trombone 3 (Bass in F; or bass in G if low C played in falsett) &bull; violins 1 & 2 &bull; violas 1 & 2 &bull; cellos 1 & 2 &bull; organ and optionally other continuo &bull; recorders 1 & 2 (short passages ideally played by other instrumentalists or singers)<br>
:cornetts 1 & 2 (or D trumpets)
:cornett 3 (or Bb cornet/trumpet)
:trombones 1 & 2
:trombone 3 (Bass in F; or bass in G if low C played in falsett)
:violins 1 & 2
:violas 1 & 2
:cellos 1 & 2
:organ and optionally other continuo
:recorders 1 & 2 (short passages ideally played by other instrumentalists or singers)
'''Published:''' 1610
'''Published:''' 1610


'''Description:'''
'''Description:'''
The work comprises the following pieces presented in this order.
The work comprises the following pieces presented in this order.
: 1. Deus in adjutorium/Domine ad adjuvandum (intonation & response); SSATTB
# [[Domine ad adiuvandum (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Deus in adjutorium/Domine ad adjuvandum'']] (intonation & response); SSATTB
: 2. Dixit Dominus (psalm 109/110); SSATTB
# [[Dixit Dominus (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Dixit Dominus'']] (psalm 109/110); SSATTB
: 3. Nigra Sum (motet); tenor solo
# [[Nigra sum (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Nigra sum'']] (motet); tenor solo
: 4. Laudate Pueri (psalm 112/113); SSAATTBB
# [[Laudate pueri a 8 (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Laudate pueri'']] (psalm 112/113); SSAATTBB
: 5. Pulchra Es (motet): soprano duet
# [[Pulchra es (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Pulchra es'']] (motet): soprano duet
: 6. Lætatus Sum (psalm 121/122); SSATTB
# [[Lætatus sum (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Lætatus sum'']] (psalm 121/122); SSATTB
: 7. Duo Seraphim (motet); tenor duet, tenor trio
# [[Duo Seraphim clamabant à 3 (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Duo Seraphim clamabant'']] (motet); tenor duet, tenor trio
: 8. Nisi Dominus (psalm 126/127); SATTB-SATTB
# [[Nisi Dominus (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Nisi Dominus'']] (psalm 126/127); SATTB-SATTB
: 9. Audi Cœlum (motet); tenor duet, SSATTB
# [[Audi cœlum (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Audi cœlum'']] (motet); tenor duet, SSATTB
: 10. Lauda Jerusalem (psalm 147); SAB-T-SAB
# [[Lauda Jerusalem Dominum (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Lauda Jerusalem Dominum'']] (psalm 147); SAB-T-SAB
: 11. Sonata Sopra Sancta Maria (instrumental + soprano); soprano semi-chorus
# [[Sonata sopra Sancta Maria ora pro nobis (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Sonata sopra Sancta Maria ora pro nobis'']] (instrumental + soprano); soprano semi-chorus
: 12. Ave Maris Stella (hymn); soli & SATB-SATB
# [[Ave maris stella (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Ave maris stella'']] (hymn); soli & SATB-SATB
: 13. Magnificat a 7; multi-section with various soli & SSATTBB [Magnificat a 6: SSATTB]
# [[Magnificat a 7 voci (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Magnificat a 7'']]; multi-section with various soli & SSATTBB [ [[Magnificat a 6 voci (Claudio Monteverdi)|''Magnificat a 6'']]: SSATTB ]
(click on the links above to see other editions of these separate works)


'''External websites:'''
'''External websites:'''

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Editor: John Kilpatrick (submitted 2009-11-30).   Score information: A4, 138 pages, 1.48 MB   Copyright: Public Domain
Edition notes: Complete performing edition including 7-part Magnificat but excluding 6-part alternative. Edition based on the 1610 part-books but in modern clefs and notation; barring by the editor, not taken from other editions. Continuo realization included (Monteverdi's bass plus mainly chordal right-hand; continuo requires organ; optional harpsichord suggestions given in short-score; some bassus generalis passages are also given to cello 1 or 2 or to trombone 3). Instrumental parts included for all the psalms. Lauda & Magnificat transposed down a 4th from apparent pitch. Opening intonation included. No antiphons included.
Available scores & parts:
Vocal Score (140 pages including covers)
Full Score in two parts (nos.1-10, 144 pages; nos.11-13, 60 pages)
Parts for 12 instruments (11 to 16 pages per part)
Short Score for continuo use (100 pages including covers)
Words & translation also available for inclusion in vocal scores or programmes (4 pages, reducable to A5)

General Information

Title: Vespro della Beata Vergine (Vespers of 1610)
Composer: Claudio Monteverdi

Number of voices: 8vv   Voicing: SSAATTBB

Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: Mixed ensemble: cornetts 1 & 2 (or D trumpets) • cornett 3 (or Bb cornet/trumpet) • trombones 1 & 2 • trombone 3 (Bass in F; or bass in G if low C played in falsett) • violins 1 & 2 • violas 1 & 2 • cellos 1 & 2 • organ and optionally other continuo • recorders 1 & 2 (short passages ideally played by other instrumentalists or singers)
Published: 1610

Description: The work comprises the following pieces presented in this order.

  1. Deus in adjutorium/Domine ad adjuvandum (intonation & response); SSATTB
  2. Dixit Dominus (psalm 109/110); SSATTB
  3. Nigra sum (motet); tenor solo
  4. Laudate pueri (psalm 112/113); SSAATTBB
  5. Pulchra es (motet): soprano duet
  6. Lætatus sum (psalm 121/122); SSATTB
  7. Duo Seraphim clamabant (motet); tenor duet, tenor trio
  8. Nisi Dominus (psalm 126/127); SATTB-SATTB
  9. Audi cœlum (motet); tenor duet, SSATTB
  10. Lauda Jerusalem Dominum (psalm 147); SAB-T-SAB
  11. Sonata sopra Sancta Maria ora pro nobis (instrumental + soprano); soprano semi-chorus
  12. Ave maris stella (hymn); soli & SATB-SATB
  13. Magnificat a 7; multi-section with various soli & SSATTBB [ Magnificat a 6: SSATTB ]

(click on the links above to see other editions of these separate works)

External websites:

Original text and translations

See individual movements for texts and translations.

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