Vespro della Beata Vergine (Claudio Monteverdi)

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• (Posted 2018-08-06)  CPDL #50773: Score information: A4, 203 pages, 1.88 MB       

Cornets (Soprano) choir 1:   Score information: A4, 39 pages, 415 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Cornets (Soprano) choir 2:   Score information: A4, 39 pages, 416 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Violins (Soprano) choir 1:   Score information: A4, 39 pages, 434 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Violins (Soprano) choir 2:   Score information: A4, 39 pages, 434 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Alto choir 1 (treble clef):   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 240 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Alto choir 1 (alto clef):   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 235 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Alto choir 2 (treble clef):   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 233 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Alto choir 2 (alto clef):   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 227 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Trombone (Tenor) choir 1 (oct. treble clef):   Score information: A4, 39 pages, 384 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Trombone (Tenor) choir 1 (tenor clef):   Score information: A4, 39 pages, 384 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Trombone (Tenor) choir 2 (oct. treble clef):   Score information: A4, 39 pages, 386 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Trombone (Tenor) choir 2 (tenor clef):   Score information: A4, 39 pages, 386 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Trombone doppio and Bc:   Score information: A4, 33 pages, 260 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Bass choir 1:   Score information: A4, 33 pages, 310 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Bass choir 2:   Score information: A4, 33 pages, 309 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Viola da brazzo (Violoncello) and Bc:   Score information: A4, 34 pages, 262 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Basso Continuo:   Score information: A4, 34 pages, 262 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Editorial report:  

Editor: Peter Rottländer (submitted 2018-08-06).   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: A full transcript of the 1610 print. The 6-part magnificat is included. For more information, especially on the instrumental parts, see the editorial report.

• (Posted 2009-11-30)  CPDL #20567: 

Editor: John Kilpatrick (submitted 2009-11-30).   Score information: A4, 138 pages, 1.48 MB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Complete performing edition including 7-part Magnificat but excluding 6-part alternative. Edition based on the 1610 part-books but in modern clefs and notation; barring by the editor, not taken from other editions. Continuo realization included (Monteverdi's bass plus mainly chordal right-hand; continuo requires organ; optional harpsichord suggestions given in short-score; some bassus generalis passages are also given to cello 1 or 2 or to trombone 3). Instrumental parts included for all the psalms. Lauda & Magnificat transposed down a 4th from apparent pitch. Opening intonation included. No antiphons included.

Available scores & parts: Vocal Score (140 pages including covers), full Score in two parts (nos. 1-10, 144 pages; nos. 11-13, 60 pages), parts for 12 instruments (11 to 16 pages per part), short score for continuo use (100 pages including covers). Words & translation also available for inclusion in vocal scores or programmes (4 pages, reducible to A5).

1. Deus in adjutorium/Domine ad adjuvandum

(Intonation & response); SSATTB Opening Versicle and Response at Vespers, followed by the minor doxology Gloria Patri, with the orchestral accompaniment consisting of the Toccata from Monteverdi's first opera, L'Orfeo. Instruments: 2 cornetti, 3 trombones, 2 violins da brazzo, 4 viuola da brazzo, contrabasso da gamba, basso continuo

Full scores

• (Posted 2006-03-12)  CPDL #11219:     

Editor: Philip Legge (submitted 2006-03-12).   Score information: A4, 14 pages, 271 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Full score; vocal score, and parts also available.

• (Posted 2003-10-24)  CPDL #05844:      (Sibelius 2)

Editor: Steven Langley Guy (submitted 2003-10-24).   Score information: A4 landscape, 5 pages, 80 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

Vocal scores

• (Posted 2006-03-12)  CPDL #11222:     

Editor: Philip Legge (submitted 2006-03-12).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 68 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Vocal score, with bassus generalis part; full score, and parts also available. Revised 28 May 2006 to remove two unneeded cautionary sharps and to reduce file size.

• (Posted 2005-08-30)  CPDL #09201:       

Editor: Unknown (submitted 2005-08-30).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 36 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Voice parts only.

Orchestral parts

• (Posted 2006-03-12)  CPDL #11229:     

Editor: Philip Legge (submitted 2006-03-12).   Score information: A4, 34 pages, 525 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Parts; full score, and vocal score also available. Revised 28 May 2006 to include parts for alternate instruments (different transpositions or clefs).

2. Dixit Dominus

(Psalm 109/110); SSATTB Instruments colla voce, basso continuo

• (Posted 2004-11-12)  CPDL #08511:        (Finale 2000)

Editor: Sabine Cassola (submitted 2004-11-12).   Score information: A4, 16 pages, 268 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

• (Posted 2004-08-17)  CPDL #07766:   

Editor: Jorge Luis Gaete Calderon (submitted 2004-08-17).   'Score information: A4, 16 pages, 444 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

3. Nigra sum

(Motet); tenor solo, Basso continuo

• (Posted 2004-08-17)  CPDL #07767:   

Editor: Jorge Luis Gaete Calderon (submitted 2004-08-17).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 128 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

4. Laudate pueri a 8

(Psalm 112/113); SSAATTBB, b. c.

• (Posted 2023-12-08)  CPDL #78017:     

Editor: Simon Biazeck (submitted 2023-12-08).   Score information: A4, 30 pages, 325 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Bassus Generalis realized by the editor.

• (Posted 2007-09-26)  CPDL #15082:        (YouTube)

Editor: Claude Tallet (submitted 2007-09-26).   Score information: A4, 38 pages, 848 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: scored for SSAATTBB.

• (Posted 2007-05-09)  CPDL #14063:        (Finale 2000)

Editor: Sabine Cassola (submitted 2007-05-09).   Score information: Letter, 14 pages, 245 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: scored for SATTTTBBB.

5. Pulchra es

(Motet): soprano duet, b. c.

• (Posted 2004-08-17)  CPDL #07768:     

Editor: Jorge Luis Gaete Calderon (submitted 2004-08-17).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 168 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

6. Lætatus sum

(Psalm 121/122); SSATTB, b. c.

• (Posted 2007-09-26)  CPDL #15083:        (YouTube)

Editor: Claude Tallet (submitted 2007-09-26).   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 748 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

7. Duo Seraphim clamabant à 3

(Motet); tenor duet, tenor trio, b. c.

• (Posted 2010-03-01)  CPDL #21102:        (YouTube)

Editor: Claude Tallet (submitted 2010-03-01).   Score information: A4, 9 pages, 227 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: TTT voicing.

• (Posted 2002-02-05)  CPDL #03201:   

Editor: Steven Langley Guy (submitted 2002-02-05).   Score information: A4, 9 pages, 113 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Version for TTT, down a fourth from the other version. PDF may have some problems, use Scorch plugin to view Sibelius file.

• (Posted 2002-02-05)  CPDL #03200:   

Editor: Steven Langley Guy (submitted 2002-02-05).   Score information: A4, 11 pages, 117 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Version for SSS. PDF may have some problems.

8. Nisi Dominus

(Psalm 126/127); SATTB-SATTB, b. c.

• (Posted 2004-09-10)  CPDL #07835:        (Finale 2000)

Editor: Sabine Cassola (submitted 2004-09-10).   Score information: A4, 13 pages, 324 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Vespro della beata vergine - Amadino, Venice, 1610.

9. Audi cœlum

(Motet); tenor duet, SSATTB, b. c.

• (Posted 2007-09-26)  CPDL #15084:          (YouTube)

Editor: Claude Tallet (submitted 2007-09-26).   Score information: A4, 12 pages, 914 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

10. Lauda Jerusalem Dominum

(Psalm 147); SAB-T-SAB, b. c.

• (Posted 2013-06-12)  CPDL #29340:         

Editor: Gerd Eichler (submitted 2013-06-12).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 135 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Original key and note values. Usage of mensurstrich instead of bar lines. Musica ficta clearly marked.

• (Posted 2004-10-18)  CPDL #08097:      (Finale 2000)

Editor: Ilse Baltzer (submitted 2004-10-18).   Score information: A4, 12 pages, 320 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Typeset by Sabine Cassola.

• (Posted 2003-05-19)  CPDL #05106: 

Editor: Moriwaki Michio (submitted 2003-05-19).   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Zipped PostScript file, look in score table for file. (listing revised 5-19-03). PDF & GIF formats also available at Werner Icking Archive.

11. Sonata sopra Sancta Maria ora pro nobis

(Instrumental + soprano); soprano semi-chorus, brass ensemble, strings and basso continuo

• (Posted 2004-01-26)  CPDL #06581:      (Sibelius 2)

Editor: Steven Langley Guy (submitted 2004-01-26).   Score information: A4, 24 pages, 220 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: original C clefs

12. Ave maris stella

(Hymn); soli & SATB-SATB, basso continuo and two treble instruments

Original work

• (Posted 2004-09-10)  CPDL #07834:        (Finale 2000)

Editor: Sabine Cassola (submitted 2004-09-10).   Score information: A4, 13 pages, 332 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

Arrangements

• (Posted 2010-07-21)  CPDL #21994:        (Finale 2008)

Editor: Joachim Kelecom (submitted 2010-07-21).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 93 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Offers opening and closing stanzas in plainchant, allowing for SATB performance. Includes a full continuo realization and a keyboard reduction of the ritornello.

• (Posted 2008-03-14)  CPDL #16336:  PDF, MIDI & Overture files

Editor: John Kilpatrick (submitted 2008-03-14).   Score information: A4, 8 pages, 77 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Arranged by John Kilpatrick for performance by a cappella choir (SATB.SATB). All the original choral parts are present, but the instrumental parts (including the ritornelli) are omitted. The solo verses are accompanied by singers.

13a. Magnificat a 7 voci

Multi-section with various soli & SSATTBB, mixed ensemble: 2 violins, 3 trumpets, viola da brazzo, basso continuo

• (Posted 2003-04-16)  CPDL #04749:   

Editor: Alan Dergal Rautenberg (submitted 2003-04-16).   Score information: Letter, 40 pages, 2.99 MB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: full score, very large file (over 3 MBytes). Midi files contributed by Claude Tallet on 2007-12-19. Some are courtesy of Chœur La Fontenelle

1. Magnificat a 7 voci (SSATTBB)  (   )
2. Et exultavit a 3 voci (ATT)  (   )
3. Quia respexit ad una voce sola (T)  (   )
4. Quia fecit a 3 voci (ABB)  (   )
5. Et misericordia a 6 voci sole (SSATBB)  (   )
6. Fecit potentiam ad una voce (A)  (   )
7. Deposuit (T)  (   )
8. Esurientes a due voci (SS)  (   )
9. Suscepit Israel a 3 voci (SST)  (   )
10. Sicut locutus est ad una voce sola (A)  (   )
11. Gloria Patri a 3 voci (STT)  (   )
12. Sicut erat a 7 voci (SSATTBB) (   )

or

13b. Magnificat a 6 voci

SSATTB

• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #15653:  1. Magnificat a 6 voci (SSATTB)         Score information: A4, 1 page, 323 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #16324:  2. Anima mea a 2 voci (SS)         Score information: A4, 1 page, 316 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #16325:  3. Et exultavit a 3 voci (ATT)         Score information: A4, 3 pages, 348 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #16326:  4. Quia respexit ad una voce sola (T)         Score information: A4, 1 page, 333 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #15654:  5. Quia fecit a 6 in dialogo (SSATTB)         Score information: A4, 4 pages, 359 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #16327:  6. Et misericordia a 3 voci (SST)         Score information: A4, 2 pages, 352 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #16328:  7. Fecit potentiam a 3 voci (SSA)        Score information: A4, 2 pages, 343 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #16329:  8. Deposuit a 3 voci (SST)         Score information: A4, 3 pages, 380 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #16330:  9. Esurientes a due voci (AT)         Score information: A4, 2 pages, '97 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #16331:  10. Suscepit Israel a due voci (SS)         Score information: A4, 2 pages, 399 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #15655:  11. Sicut locutus est a 5 voci in dialogo (SSABB)         Score information: A4, 4 pages, 466 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #15656:  12. Gloria Patri a 6 voci (SSATTB)       (YouTube) Score information: A4, 4 pages, 407 kB   
• (Posted 2007-12-12)  CPDL #15657:  13. Sicut erat a 6 voci (SSATTB)         Score information: A4, 3 pages, 357 kB   

Editor: Claude Tallet (submitted 2007-12-12).   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

13b. Magnificat a 6, 5. 'Quia fecit' only

• (Posted 2021-04-03)  CPDL #63888:   

Editor: Gabriel Brown (submitted 2021-04-03).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 64 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Includes optional ornamentation and editorial dynamic markings.

General Information

Title: Vespro della Beata Vergine (Vespers of 1610)
Composer: Claudio Monteverdi

Number of voices: 8vv   Voicing: SSAATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet, Vespers

Language: Latin
Instruments: Mixed ensemble

cornetts 1 & 2 (or D trumpets) • cornett 3 (or B flat cornet/trumpet) • trombones 1 & 2 • trombone 3 (Bass in F; or bass in G if low C played in falsett) • violins 1 & 2 • violas 1 & 2 • cellos 1 & 2 • organ and optionally other continuo • recorders 1 & 2 (short passages ideally played by other instrumentalists or singers)

First published: 1610 in Messa e Vespro della Beata Vergine, no. 2
    2nd published: 1615 in Reliquiae sacrorum concentuum (Domine+Dixit), no. 3 and 6
Description: 

External websites:

• Free choir training aids for this work are available at Choralia.
• Wikipedia article

Original text and translations

1. Original text and translations may be found at Deus in adjutorium.
2. Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 110.
3. Original text and translations may be found at Nigra sum sed formosa.
4. Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 113.
5. Original text and translations may be found at Pulchra es.
6. Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 122.
7. Original text and translations may be found at Duo seraphim.
8. Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 127.

Latin text Audi cœlum, verba mea, plena desiderio et perfusa gaudio. Eco : Audio! Dic, quaeso, mihi : Quae est ista, quae consurgens ut aurora rutilat ut benedicam ? Eco : Dicam ! Dic nam ista pulchra ut luna, electa ut sol, replet laetitia terras, coelos, maria ? Eco : Maria ! Maria Virgo illa dulcis, praedicata de propheta Ezechiel porta Orientalis ? Eco : Talis ! Illa sacra et felix porta per quam mors fuit expulsa, introduxit autem vita ? Eco : Ita ! Quae semper tutum est medium inter homines et Deum, pro culpis remedium. Eco : Medium ! Omnes hanc ergo sequamur, qua cum gratia mereamur vitam aeternam consequamur. Eco : Sequamur ! Praestet nobis Deus, Pater hoc et Filius, et Mater cuius nomen invocamus dulce miseris solamen. Eco : Amen ! Benedicta es, virgo Maria, in saeculorum saecula. English translation Hear, O heaven, my words full of longing and suffused with joy. Echo: I hear! I beseech you, tell me who is she that rises up, bright as the dawn, and I shall bless her. Echo: I shall tell you! Say if this lady, lovely as the mon and glorious as the sun, fills with gladness the earth, heavens and seas. Echo: Mary! That sweet virgin Mary, foretold by the prophet Ezechiel, that eastern gate, Echo: The same! that sacred and joyful portal through which death was expelled and life renewed; Echo: Thus! who is always a trusted mediator between God and man for the forgiveness of sins. Echo: a mediator! Let us all therefore follow her, through whom we may with grace deserve to attain life everlasting. Echo: let us follow! May God the Father, and the Son, and the mother whose sweet name we invoke, grant solace to the afflicted. Echo: Amen! Blessed art thou, virgin Mary, for ever and ever. French translation Écoute, ciel, mes paroles, pleines de désir et inondées de joie. Écho : J'écoute ! Dis-moi, je t'en prie : Qui est-elle, celle qui brille comme l'aurore, lorsqu'elle paraît, que je la bénisse ? Écho : Je vais le dire ! Dis-moi donc : belle comme la lune, distinguée comme le soleil, elle remplit d'allégresse la terre, les cieux, les mers. Écho : Marie ! Marie, cette douce Vierge annoncée par le prophète Ezéchiel, porte de l'Orient. Écho : Elle-même ! Cette porte sacrée et bénie.par laquelle la mort a été chassée et la vie réintroduite ? Écho : Cela même ! Qui toujours est sûre médiatrice entre les hommes et Dieu, à nos péchés remède ? Écho : Médiatrice ! Suivons-la donc tous, elle dont la grâce nous vaudra la vie éternelle, suivons-la ! Écho. Suivons ! Que Dieu nous l'accorde, le Père et le Fils, et la Mère aussi dont nous invoquons le doux nom, consolation des malheureux. Écho : Amen ! Tu es bénie, Vierge Marie, dans les siècles des siècles.

German translation Höre, o Himmel, meine Worte voller Sehnsucht und durchströmt von Freude. Echo: Ich höre! Sag mir, ich flehe dich an, wer ist jene, die da heraufsteigt und wie die Morgenröte leuchtet, damit ich sie preise. Echo: Ich will dir's sagen! Sag, erfüllt jene, die so schön wie der Mond und so herrlich wie die Sonne, Länder, Himmel und Meere mit Freude. Echo: Maria! Maria ist jene süße Jungfrau, gepriesen vom Propheten Ezechiel, jene östliche Pforte, Echo: Diese!: jene heilige und selige Pforte, durch die der Tod vertrieben und das Leben erneuert wurde. Echo: Sehet! Sie ist immer die sichere Mittlerin zwischen den Menschen und Gott für die Vergebung der Sünden. Echo: Eine Mittlerin! Darurn wollen wir ihr alle folgen, daß wir mit ihrer Gnade das ewige Leben erwerben mögen. Echo: Folgen wir! Verleihe Gott der Vater und der Sohn, und die Mutter, deren süßen Namen wir anrufen, den Unglücklichen Trost. Echo: Amen! Gebenedeit bist du, Jungfrau Maria, in alle Ewigkeit. Italian translation Ascolta, o Cielo, le mie parole, piene di desiderio e perfuse di gioia. Eco : Ascolto! Ti prego, dimmi : Cos'è codesta cosa che sorge, che risplende l'aurora e benedica ? Eco : Dimmi ! Dì, infatti, questa bella come luna, eletta come il sole, la letizia, riempie terre, celi, mari ? Eco : I mari ! Quella dolce Vergine Maria, ppredetta dal profeta Ezechiele come porta Orientale ? Eco : [Orien]tale ! Quella sacra e felice porta da quando la morte venne espulsa, ha dunque introdotto lòa Vita ? Eco : [V]ita ! La quale è sempre sicuro intermediario tra gli uomini e Dio, rimedio per le colpe. Eco : [Ri]medio ! Tutti la seguiamo dunque, affinchè con grazia meritiamo di arrivare alla vita eterna. Eco : Seguiamo ! Avanzi Dio per noi, questo Padre, e Filfio, e Madre il cui noome dolcemente invochiamo come conforto per i poveri. Eco : Amen ! Benedetta sei, Vergine Maria, nei secoli dei secoli.

10. Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 147.

11. Latin text

Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis.

12. Original text and translations may be found at Ave maris stella.
13. Original text and translations may be found at Magnificat.