Missa O quam glorifica (Robert Fayrfax)

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Gloria

• (Posted 2020-05-13)  CPDL #58556:     

Editor: Humphrey Thompson (submitted 2020-05-13).   Score information: A3, 13 pages, 152 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Edition prepared for the Fayrfax 2021 Quincentenary, generously supported by the Mercers' Company.

Credo

• (Posted 2020-05-14)  CPDL #58571:     

Editor: Humphrey Thompson (submitted 2020-05-14).   Score information: A3, 13 pages, 152 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Edition prepared for the Fayrfax 2021 Quincentenary, generously supported by the Mercers' Company.

Sanctus & Benedictus

• (Posted 2020-05-18)  CPDL #58689:     

Editor: Humphrey Thompson (submitted 2020-05-18).   Score information: A3, 13 pages, 150 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Edition prepared for the Fayrfax 2021 Quincentenary, generously supported by the Mercers' Company.

Agnus Dei

• (Posted 2020-05-18)  CPDL #58690:     

Editor: Humphrey Thompson (submitted 2020-05-18).   Score information: A3, 12 pages, 131 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Edition prepared for the Fayrfax 2021 Quincentenary, generously supported by the Mercers' Company.

• (Posted 2016-11-05)  CPDL #41711:       

Editor: Sabine Cassola (submitted 2016-11-05).   Score information: A4, 25 pages, 601 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Full score and parts.

General Information

Title: Missa O quam glorifica
Composer: Robert Fayrfax
Lyricist:

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATTB
Genre: Sacred, Mass

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

    Manuscript 1520 in Caius Choirbook, no. 31-35
    Manuscript 1525 in Lambeth Choirbook, no. 2
Description: Fayrfax's PhD submission to Oxford University in 1511. As such, it is written to display skills in mathematical planning and inventive mensural schemes. The version in the Caius Choirbook is a simplification of the lost original which was probably notated in numerous different colours for the coloration, and contained verbal instructions for singers to work out rhythmical riddles. This complex piece almost defies representation in modern editions, and therefore compromises have to be made. The editor has attempted to represent triplet passages so as to be quickly understood at sight, accepting the necessity for more ties.

Original text and translations

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

Gloria • Credo • Sanctus & Benedictus • Agnus Dei