de Vitry: O canenda/Rex regum for String Quartet
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SKU: A0.1356173
Composed by Phillipe De Vitry. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Medieval. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #940841. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1356173).The motet "O canenda/Rex regum" by Philippe de Vitry is significant as it represents the emergence of the classic isorhythmic motet, which simultaneously sets a pair of texts in its two upper voices. Philippe de Vitry, a 14th-century French composer, is considered a leading figure in the changes that occurred in French music around 1325. His motets, including "O canenda/Rex regum," are regarded as strikingly individual, exploiting unique structural ideas. They are part of the early development of the ars nova style of composition, which introduced new rhythmic and notational techniques.
The structure of Philippe de Vitry's motet "O canenda/Rex regum" is characterized by the classic isorhythmic motet, which sets a pair of texts simultaneously in its two upper voices. This composition represents the emergence of the ars nova style of late medieval music, introducing new rhythmic and notational techniques. The repeated rhythmic patterns of the tenor do not necessarily accord with melodic ones, and the motet is known for packing symbols and thematic subtleties into each short piece. Philippe de Vitry's motets, including "O canenda/Rex regum," are strikingly individual, contributing to the evolution of musical forms and representing innovative trends in 14th-century French music.
The text of motets from this period often contained religious, secular, or courtly love themes. The words "rex regum et dominus dominancium" from the motet evoke the notion of an earthly king who emulates Christ on his heavenly seat as he assumes his throne. The text likely reflects the religious or secular themes commonly found in motet compositions of that era.
Philippe de Vitry, a French composer, poet, and music theorist, was born on October 31, 1291, and died on June 9, 1361. Philippe de Vitry's "O canenda/Rex regum" was composed around 1320. He was appointed Bishop of Meaux on January 3 1351, and held this post until his death.
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