Missa Veni sponsa Christi (Jean Richafort)

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  • (Posted 2023-08-05)  CPDL #74750:     
Editor: Drew Sellis (submitted 2023-08-05).   Score information: A4, 37 pages, 408 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Note values halved, original pitch retained. Edited from the 1532 Moderne print.

General Information

Title: Missa Veni sponsa Christi
Composer: Jean Richafort
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicings: SATB or SSATTB
Genre: SacredMass

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1532 in Liber decem missarum (Jacques Moderne), Edition 1, no. 5
    2nd published: 1540 in Liber decem missarum (Jacques Moderne), Edition 2, no. 3
Description: A parody mass based on Richafort's synonymous motet, Veni sponsa Christi. Although predominantly a four-part piece, some sections are for only two or three parts, and the final, canonic Agnus Dei is scored for six voices (SSATTB).

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Original text and translations

For information, refer to the Mass page. For texts and translations, see the individual pages:

KyrieGloriaCredoSanctus & BenedictusAgnus Dei