Ave Maria a 4 (Josquin des Prez)

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CPDL #15800: Capella 2008

Editor: Gerd Eichler (submitted 2008-01-18). Score information: A4, 6 pages, 42 kbytes Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Original note values, musica ficta clearly marked, mensural notation.

CPDL #10811:

Editor: Charles H. Giffen (submitted 2005-04-19). Score information: Letter, 8 pages, 122 kbytes Copyright: Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Original note values, musica ficta clearly marked. Latin text included on p. 8. Revised & corrected edition uploaded 2009-10-16.

CPDL #6590: Sibelius

Editor: Gordon J. Callon (submitted 2004-01-27). Score information: Letter, 6 pages, 112 kbytes Copyright: Personal

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CPDL #1276: Finale 2000

Editor: Claudio Macchi (submitted 2000-08-26). Score information: 188 kbytes Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Finale file is zipped.

Possible error(s) identified. Error summary: In bar/measure 21 the last note of the Soprano part should be a G not an E, also in bar/measure 147, the sopranos should sing an E rather than a C

CPDL #108: Encore

Editor: Rick Wheeler (submitted 1999-07-27). Score information: 100 kbytes Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Encore file is zipped.

General Information

Title: Ave Maria
Composer: Josquin des Prez

Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Codex Speciálník

Description: This 4-part Ave Maria of Josquin des Prez was extremely popular in the sixteenth century, through its then “new” more “open” style (fewer melismas, parts set with just two voices). Even today, it is considered one of the most nearly perfect compositions of its era. It was so popular during Josquin's life that an anonymous composer, probably Ludwig Daser, working after Josquin's death, circulated a version with two new added voices (Ave Maria a 4 plus 2). Ludwig Senfl also wrote a 6-part Ave Maria parody based on this piece.

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