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| |  This hymn was sung for the Virgin Mary’s vespers. It is divided into seven verses. The odd verses are sung in polyphony whereas even verses are plainsong. Victoria composed two versions for standard mixed choirs and a parodic mass. There is no difficulty. It can be beautifully performed by male voice ensembles. |
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| |  It was one of the first motets published at the beginning of the 16th century. It was quoted several times in a tract and considered as a beautiful example of counterpoint. The two voices sections are replayed into the first two parts with a different text and a third voice is added. This complete version of this motet shows the alternation between, two and three voices and the elements reused between the secunda and the tertia pars. |
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| |  This is a typical Hispanic sheet music from the early 16th century. There were many sheet music dedicated to Virgin Mary, satirical and comical musics (“Cucu” ref. ACJ 690). However, melancholic songs like this one prevailed. The writing is strict, and the imitations are sung by the various voices. Each part expresses the nostalgia of these languid phrases. This song can be accompanied on flutes, viols and other instruments. |
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