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{{Pub|2|1532|in Attaingnant, ''Sextus liber duas missas habet'' [Paris] (RISM 1532/6)}} | {{Pub|2|1532|in Attaingnant, ''Sextus liber duas missas habet'' [Paris] (RISM 1532/6)}} | ||
{{Pub|3|c.1555–63|in Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, München, Mus. MS 46}} | {{Pub|3|c.1555–63|in Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, München, Mus. MS 46}} | ||
{{Pub|4|1559|in Leiden, Archieven van de Kerken, Ms. 1440 (Koorboek III / Codex C) | {{Pub|4|1559|in Leiden, Archieven van de Kerken, Ms. 1440 (Koorboek III / Codex C) — misattributed to [[Josquin des Prez]]}} | ||
'''Description:''' One of the most ingenious and complex settings of the Requiem mass from the High Renaissance. Richafort combines chant paraphrase and freely composed counterpoint with a canon that quotes from two of [[Josquin des Prez]]'s secular works — ''[[Faulte d'argent (Josquin des Prez)|Faulte d'argent]]'' and ''[[Nimphes nappes (Josquin des Prez)|Nymphes, nappés]]''. Although no historical evidence supports any direct linkage between this work and Josquin's death in 1521, Richafort's setting was nonetheless clearly intended as a memorial to the great master who was also believed to be his mentor or teacher. See Editorial Notes to CPDL #58061 above for further discussion. | '''Description:''' One of the most ingenious and complex settings of the Requiem mass from the High Renaissance. Richafort combines chant paraphrase and freely composed counterpoint with a canon that quotes from two of [[Josquin des Prez]]'s secular works — ''[[Faulte d'argent (Josquin des Prez)|Faulte d'argent]]'' and ''[[Nimphes nappes (Josquin des Prez)|Nymphes, nappés]]''. Although no historical evidence supports any direct linkage between this work and Josquin's death in 1521, Richafort's setting was nonetheless clearly intended as a memorial to the great master who was also believed to be his mentor or teacher. See Editorial Notes to CPDL #58061 above for further discussion. | ||
'''External websites:''' | '''External websites:''' | ||
==Original text and translations== | ==Original text and translations== | ||
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- (Posted 2020-04-19) CPDL #58061:
- MIDI files I. Introitus: Richafort_-_Missa_pro_defunctis_(RSU-057).midi II. Kyrie: Richafort_-_Missa_pro_defunctis_(RSU-057)-1.midi III. Graduale: Richafort_-_Missa_pro_defunctis_(RSU-057)-2.midi IV. Offertorium: Richafort_-_Missa_pro_defunctis_(RSU-057)-3.midi V. Sanctus & Benedictus: Richafort_-_Missa_pro_defunctis_(RSU-057)-4.midi VI. Agnus Dei: Richafort_-_Missa_pro_defunctis_(RSU-057)-5.midi VII. Communio: Richafort_-_Missa_pro_defunctis_(RSU-057)-6.midi
- Editor: Andrew Fysh (submitted 2020-04-19). Score information: A4, 60 pages, 997 kB Copyright: CC BY SA
- Edition notes: Complete setting, at original pitch (for SATTTB, SATTBB or ATTTBB). Original note values retained. Transcribed and edited from the Modena and München sources listed below.
General Information
Title: Missa pro defunctis (Requiem in memoriam Josquin des Prez)
Composer: Jean Richafort
Number of voices: 6vv Voicings: SATTTB, SATTBB or ATTTBB
Genre: Sacred, Requiem, Mass
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella
First published: c.1520–30 in Duomo, Biblioteca e Archivio Capitolare di Modena, Modena, MS Mus. X
2nd published: 1532 in Attaingnant, Sextus liber duas missas habet [Paris] (RISM 1532/6)
3rd published: c.1555–63 in Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, München, Mus. MS 46
4th published: 1559 in Leiden, Archieven van de Kerken, Ms. 1440 (Koorboek III / Codex C) — misattributed to Josquin des Prez
Description: One of the most ingenious and complex settings of the Requiem mass from the High Renaissance. Richafort combines chant paraphrase and freely composed counterpoint with a canon that quotes from two of Josquin des Prez's secular works — Faulte d'argent and Nymphes, nappés. Although no historical evidence supports any direct linkage between this work and Josquin's death in 1521, Richafort's setting was nonetheless clearly intended as a memorial to the great master who was also believed to be his mentor or teacher. See Editorial Notes to CPDL #58061 above for further discussion.
External websites:
Original text and translations
For information, refer to the Requiem page. For texts and translations, see the individual pages:
- Intr: Requiem • Kyrie • Tr: - • Dies irae • Off: Domine Jesu Christe • Sanctus & Benedictus • Agnus Dei • Comm: Lux aeterna • Si ambulem
Richafort's setting follows the Parisian Rite, which contains minor variances in the text of the Introitus and Offertorium (see CPDL #58061 above for full texts and translations), and includes the Graduale Si ambulem between the Kyrie and Offertorium.
In addition, two texts alluding to works by Josquin are sung by the canonic voices: Circumdederunt me (from the Office of the Dead but also a cantus firmus in Nymphes nappes):
 Latin textCircumdederunt me gemitus mortis, |
 English translationThe groanings of death have encircled me: |
and a line from Faulte d'argent:
 French textC'est douleur non pareille. |
English translation … 'tis a sorrow without equal. |