SKU: ST.MB74
ISBN 9790220219535.
Published in 1590, Thomas Watson's Italian Madrigals Englished set the poet's own texts, in English, to music by Marenzio, Nanino and Striggio. Like Musica transalpina, dating from two years earlier, the collection marked an important stage in the assimilation of Italian secular styles within English music.
Publ ished in 1590, Thomas Watson's Italian Madrigals Englished set the poet's own texts, in English, to music by Marenzio, Nanino and Striggio. Like Musica transalpina, dating from two years earlier, the collection marked an important stage in the assimilation of Italian secular styles within English music.
SKU: ST.EM42
ISBN 9790220223136.
This is the first ever complete published edition of a major madrigal collection that is essential to our understanding of the fruitful interaction of Renaissance Italian and English music. In four, five and six voices, the 57 pieces of Musica Transalpina include 51 madrigals by Marenzio, Palestrina and others, the two parts of Byrd's 'La virginella', and four French chansons. Uniquely, the anthology also features singing translations of the original poems from the Italian into the vernacular, for which it was widely admired and circulated. As a printed source from which composers could learn the madrigal style and aesthetic, it was hugely influential in inspiring the 'golden age' of Tudor and Jacobean vocal music. An important addition to The English Madrigalists series, Musica Transalpina of 1588 is not only of great scholarly interest but is also an outstanding addition to the repertoire that will delight contemporary singers no less than it enthralled those Elizabethans who first responded with such enthusiasm to its fine music and accessible 'Englished' texts. Individual titles from this volume are available as Adobe PDF files...
SKU: ST.EM27
ISBN 9790220203428.
A minor canon of Norwich Cathedral, Carlton belonged also to the older generation of madrigal composers, particularly fond of the 'Byrd' or English cadence of flat versus sharp leading-notes. Although he claims to have laboured 'somewhat to imitate the Italian style', he admitted in his preface, 'I cannot forget that I am an English man.' CONTENTS All creatures then (SSATB) Calm was the air (SSAT (or A) B) Content thyself with thy estate (SAATB) Even as the flowers do wither (SSATB) From stately tower (SSATB) If women can be courteous (SSATB) Let every sharp (SSATB) Like as the gentle heart (SSATB) Nought is on earth (SSATB) Nought under heaven (SSATB) O vain desire (SSATB) Sound saddest notes (SSATB) So whilom learned (SSATB) The heathen Gods for love (SA (or T) A (or T) BB) The love of change (SSATB) The self-same things (SS (or A) ATB) The witless boy (SSATB) When Flora fair (SSATB) Who seeks to captivate (SAATB) Who vows devotion (SSATB) With her sweet locks (SSATB) Ye gentle ladies (SSATB).
SKU: CF.CM9345
ISBN 9780825893919. UPC: 798408093914. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.
Patrick M. Liebergen has done it again! He has masterfully arranged two of Orlande de Lassus' most well-known madrigals: O Occhi, Manza Mia & Mon Couer Se Recommande À Vous with options to suit the needs of men's choirs. Directors may choose to use the optional, supportive piano accompaniment provided by the arranger. Additionally, pronunciation guides of the original Italian and French texts and optional English texts are provided . Each madrigal can easily stand alone in concert performance.
SKU: HL.394429
ISBN 9781705157794. UPC: 196288032687. 6.75x9.0x0.115 inches.
This collection features five of the most popular choral works from the English Madrigal School, a brief period from the 1580s to the 1620s that followed the arrival of Italian secular polyphony on English shores. The name SAM-Klang takes the three voice parts from the arrangements -- Soprano, Alto and Men -- and combines it with the Scandinavian and German words for “sound” to create the portmanteau word “sound together” or “harmony.” The series offers basic and advanced choral repertoire. In addition to new repertoire and new arrangements, you will also find essential parts of the classical German, Scandinavian, French and English SATB repertoire, carefully and considerately reworked for SAM. The arrangements retain the characteristic features of the original movements and have almost the same richness of timbre, resulting in works which sound nearly unchanged to an audience. Piano reductions of all choral movements facilitate rehearsal preparation. The arrangements offer development opportunities for all voice sections, bringing new life and new quality to SAM choir work. SAM-Klang enables youth choirs to gain access to classical choral literature and ensures that mixed choirs who face challenges in finding singers for all male voice parts continue to have access to well-loved repertoire.
SKU: CA.182600
ISBN 9790007146153. Language: German/English.
Joh ann Hermann Schein's Israelsbrunnlein, published in Leipzig in 1623, is a supreme achievement not only among the works of this composer, who had been Thomaskantor in Leipzig since 1616, but also for the entire body of German music written during the first half of the 17th century. Among the 26 motets written in the Italian madrigal manner 23 are settings of Old Testament texts, a fact to which the collection owes its title. The source for the text of this collection is the inexhaustible fountain of the Psalms, the books of Moses, the Prophets, the Songs of Solomon, and other books of the Old Testament.
SKU: CA.181400
ISBN 9790007192464. Key: A minor. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.181700
ISBN 9790007192471. Key: F major. Language: German/English.
SKU: AP.43190
UPC: 038081487328. English.
Perform this buoyant Italian madrigal a cappella or accompanied by the optional piano, hand drum, and finger cymbals. The Baroque harmonies are easy to read and tune, and the 3-part mixed/SAB voicing includes several alternate notes to accommodate the vocal ranges of young men. May be sung in English, Italian, or a combination of both.
About Alfred Choral Designs
Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.43610
UPC: 038081491509. English.
Lilting and light, the contrasting sections of this 16th century Italian madrigal provide an ideal introduction to this important musical style. Whether you enjoy singing a cappella or with piano, consider adding the optional flute and hand drum parts. Ideal for concert or adjudication.
SKU: ST.EC15
ISBN 9790220205569.
The Italian 'madrigal' style of this music, unusual for English composers, arose from the special circumstances of Roman Catholic composers who chose to work on the continent. Dering himself was organist to a community of Benedictine nuns in Brussels, whose Abbess was an English noblewoman. These 21 motets for SSATTB were published in Antwerp.
SKU: CA.181100
ISBN 9790007192457. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.182000
ISBN 9790007039226. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.180200
ISBN 9790007192440. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.181500
ISBN 9790007038908. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.181900
ISBN 9790007039219. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.182100
ISBN 9790007192495. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.182300
ISBN 9790007039233. Language: German/English.
SKU: CA.180900
ISBN 9790007037925. Language: German/English.