O virgo virginum (Jennifer Bastable)

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• (Posted 2025-07-31)  CPDL #86141:       

Editor: Jennifer Bastable (submitted 2025-07-31).   Score information: Letter, 6 pages, 381 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This is the pdf of the full piece, for SATB.

• (Posted 2025-07-31)  CPDL #86140:       

Editor: Jennifer Bastable (submitted 2025-07-31).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 213 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: This is the pdf of the tune in isolation, with a few note-lengths slightly adjusted to make it performable in its own right.

General Information

Title: O virgo virginum
Composer: Jennifer Bastable
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem, Carol

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published:
Description: A setting for four voices of the antiphon text 'O virgo virginum.'

The tenor line is based on the first few notes of the plainchant. The tune is in the alto and, for reference, a separate copy of tune alone is given above. (This can be performed in its own right, preferable over an open fifth drone to help set the mood.)

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at O Virgo virginum.