25th September 2010 - using this edition
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 & Mass of 1610
John
Kilpatrick's Edition for 2010
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Vespers of 1610 - Performance in Sheffield 25th September 2010 - using this edition TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE |
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Mass
This is a performing edition of the 1610 Mass "Missa In illo tempore" for unaccompanied choir SSATTB(B);
the transposed edition is more suitable for SATB voice ranges
| Vocal Score includes front cover and notes |
In original key (C) | PDF (516KB) | A4, 48 pages | The bassus generalis is not included in this edition. The work is for six voices except for Agnus Dei II which is for seven. |
| Transposed down (Bb) | PDF (521KB) | A4, 48 pages | ||
| Back cover (picture) | PDF (50KB) | A4, 1 page |
Vespers
This is a performing edition of the 1610 Vespers including the 7-part (not 6-part) Magnificat, prepared for performance in 2010 (see above).
More comprehensive edition details are given here.
This edition may be freely copied and used provided all copyright notices are preserved.
If the translation is used the authorship line should be included (but if the translation altered, the line should be deleted or modified).
SCORE CORRECTIONS: - for a list a changes since these were first uploaded please click here
| Vocal Score | Includes front & translation | PDF (1610KB) | A4, 138 pages | The vocal score includes a 2-staff continuo part comprising the original bassus generalis in the left hand and a mainly chordal realisation in the right. |
| Back cover (picture) | PDF (167KB) | A4, 1 page | ||
| Full Score part 1 (nos 1-10) |
Includes front cover For back cover use same as for vocal |
PDF (1485KB) | A4, 143 pages (music pp 2-141) | The above organ staff is also included in the full score Some sections (e.g. the solo motets) are identical in the vocal, full and short scores, except for the page numbers. |
| Full Score part 2 (nos 11-13) |
Includes front cover For back cover use same as for vocal |
PDF (743KB) | A4, 59 pages (music pp 142-197) | |
| Short Score | Includes front cover & index etc For back cover use same as for vocal |
PDF (1082KB) | A4, 98 pages | The "short score" is a version for continuo use. It has the 2-staff keyboard realisation with essential hints above, and suggestions for organ and harpsichord use. |
| Parts
(trombones in bass clef)
all string parts except a few cello notes can be played in first position |
Trumpet 1 in D Trumpet 2 in D Trumpet/Cornet 3 in Bb |
PDF (157KB) PDF (156KB) PDF (101KB) |
A4, 15 pages A4, 15 pages A4, 11 pages |
All the parts have a front cover page, with the music starting on page 2. They are designed for printing as an A3/A4 booklet, or the national equivalent. It may be helpful to print one extra loose page for the instruments involved in the Sonata, as ideal paging has proved elusive. |
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Trombone 1 Trombone 2 Trombone 3 (bass) |
PDF (126KB) PDF (118KB) PDF (103KB) |
A4, 15 pages A4, 15 pages A4, 14 pages |
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Violin 1 Violin 2 |
PDF (185KB) PDF (186KB) |
A4, 15 pages A4, 15 pages |
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Viola 1 Viola 2 |
PDF (98KB) PDF (100KB) |
A4, 11 pages A4, 11 pages |
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Cello 1 Cello 2 |
PDF (140KB) PDF (86KB) |
A4, 16 pages A4, 11 pages |
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| Recorders | PDF (136KB) | A4, 3 pages | ||
| Continuo | PDF (450KB) | A4, 35 pages | The bassus generalis line without the right-hand realisation, but with hints & cue staves were appropriate. Less "edited" than the short score above. No figures. | |
| Alternative Parts | Cornetto 1 in C Cornetto 2 in C Cornetto 3 in C |
PDF (155KB) PDF (154KB) PDF (102KB) |
A4, 15 pages A4, 15 pages A4, 11 pages |
(twice goes below low G) |
| Words & Translation | The original Latin with an English translation side-by-side (included in vocal score) |
PDF (28KB) DOC (108KB) (Word 2003) |
A4, 4 pages, mostly in 12-point, reducable to A5 (about 8.5 point). | Translation by Sara Aguilar & John Kilpatrick. This aims to use reasonably modern English, and to represent the meaning of the Latin closely, but with some concessions to English idiom. If using this version, please preserve the authorship line. |
| An alternative earlier version, in the same layout. |
PDF (28KB) DOC (112KB) |
as above | Translation by John Kilpatrick in more antique language, based on the King James Bible but modified where necessary to encompass the Latin meaning. |