Asperges me, Domine (George de La Hèle)

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• (Posted 2021-07-23)  CPDL #60529:     

Editor: Andrew Fysh (submitted 2020-09-13).   Score information: A4, 7 pages, 332 kB   Copyright: CC BY SA

Edition notes: Transposed one tone higher (for SSATTB), with Altus voice notated in treble clef, otherwise identical to CPDL #60526 below. Revised edition uploaded 05 October 2021.

• (Posted 2021-07-23)  CPDL #60526:     

Editor: Andrew Fysh (submitted 2020-09-12).   Score information: A4, 7 pages, 330 kB   Copyright: CC BY SA

Edition notes: At original notated pitch (for SSATTB or SSTTTB), with Altus voice notated in sub-octave treble clef. Original note values retained. Transcribed and edited from the 1578 printed source. Revised edition uploaded 05 October 2021.

General Information

Title: Asperges me, Domine
Composer: George de La Hèle
Source of text: Psalm 50:8,1 (Vulgate)

Number of voices: 6vv   Voicings: SSATTB or SSTTTB
Genre: Sacred, Motet, Antiphon for the Aspersion of Holy Water at Mass on Sunday, from Trinity Sunday to Palm Sunday

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1578, in Plantin, Octo missae quinque, sex et septem vocum [Antwerp, RISM A/I L285]

Description: This polyphonic setting of the Asperges is the opening work in Plantin's printed collection of eight mass settings by La Hèle, which contains nine of the composer's eleven surviving works.

Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Asperges me Domine.