Lamentations (Osbert Parsley)

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• (Posted 2022-04-02)  CPDL #68694:       

Editor: Hugo Janacek (submitted 2022-04-02).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 162 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: This edition has been newly transcribed from the Sadler Partbooks. It is transposed a fourth above the original written pitch, suitable for performance by SAATB.

• (Posted 2022-04-02)  CPDL #68693:       

Editor: Hugo Janacek (submitted 2022-04-02).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 157 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: This edition has been newly transcribed from the Sadler Partbooks. It is presented at the original written pitch, suitable for performance by ATTBB.

• (Posted 2014-01-29)  CPDL #31126:     

Editor: Katie Hawks (submitted 2014-01-29).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 138 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transposed up a fourth for SAATB. Note values halved.

• (Posted 2014-01-28)  CPDL #31123:       

Editor: Katie Hawks (submitted 2014-01-28).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 125 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Note values halved. I have not yet checked this with original sources.

General Information

Title: Lamentations
Composer: Osbert Parsley

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicings: SAATB or ATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Lamentation

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published:
Description: This is perhaps Parsley’s best-known work in the modern day. It is an expansive setting of the Lamentations for five voices, setting three verses from the second chapter. It is still performed regularly in sacred worship.

In the manner of John Sheppard, this setting contains a cantus firmus throughout, singing the chant suitable for the text. Unusually, this cantus firmus is found in the uppermost part, and not in the tenor or bass parts, as was more common at the time.

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Lamentations of Jeremiah.