Presidiorum erogatrix (Petrus Wilhelmi de Grudencz)

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CPDL #15859:  Lilypond

Editor: Peter Kaplan (added 2008-01-29).   Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 404 kbytes   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Transcribed via dictation from ECM (1995) recording. Key signature and staff notation modernized. Occasional metrical shifts marked explicitly using time signatures as well as note groupings. Occasional temporal shifts noted explicitly. Dynamics and other interpretation left unmarked.
Translation available upon request.
Since this is a dictation edition, errors are not only possible but altogether likely. Please contact the editor directly to report any possible errors or disparities.

CPDL #15878:   Lilypond

Editor: Peter Kaplan (added 2008-01-31).   Score information: Letter, 3 pages, 332 kbytes   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Distributor of Alms is an English translation of Presidiorum Erogatrix, a 2vv homophonic setting of Petrus de Grudencz's from the Codex Speciálník.

General Information

Title (original): Presidiorum Erogatrix
Title (translation): Distributor of Alms
Composer: Petrus Wilhelmi de Grudencz
Source: Codex Speciálník

Number of voices: 2vv, mostly homophonic
Voicing: AT
Genre: Sacred

Languages: Latin, English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: c.1500

Description:

• See ECM recording`s liner notes.

Original text and translations

Latin text Presidiorum erogatrix, tutrix rei, virens satrix gracialis seminis, salve virgo nobilis Maria, supplici cum armonia clericalis generis, et in tuo plaudat cultu cuneus fidelium, protegere quem ab insultu, tu hostium crudelium! Tota pulchra es, amica tu dei sine muge plica et non est in te macula, in Iericho tu florens rosa, Tu nigra fusca sed formose ut cedar tabernacula. O virga Iesse, que es lassis, falx in messe, firma cassis frendentem contra zabulum, delictis parce iuventutis, in celi arce dams salutis et vite nobis pabulum, O Maria.

English translation Note: This translation was executed for the purpose of fitting to the existing musical structure. It is not intended to be a "pure" translation. Distributor of alms, guardian of all, and true vitality of the seed of grace, noble virgin Mary, we supplicate you, we beseech your grace in supplications with monastic harmony, all in your praise. Batallions of the faithful applaud, protecting you from the insults of your cruel enemies! You are totally beautiful, O Virgin, God's mistress without conception, nor any single stain nor flaw. In Jericho you are a flow'ring rose, so dark, black and dark yet beautiful, just as the Tabernacle Cedar. O branch of Jesse, scythe in the harvest, for the weary! Yea, though we strive, we falter to the Devil's way. Forgive the failings of youth! From heaven's arc send out greeting and the food of life to us, O Mary!