Codex Speciálník
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General Information
The Codex Speciálník is a 15th-century speciálník (i.e., special songbook) originating from a monastery in the region of Praha (Prague). Its eclectic mix of Medieval and Renaissance a cappella sacred music is matched only by its briliant juxtapositions of well-known and obscure pieces and composers. Containing works for two, three, and four voices, the Codex is a treasure trove for musicologist and musician alike.
Publication date and place: 1450 . – Manuscript.
List of works available on CPDL
Works at CPDL
| No. | Title | Genre | Subgenre | Vo. | Voices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ave Maria … Virgo serena | Sacred | Motets | 4 | SATB |
| 2 | Congaudemus pariter - En lux immensa | Sacred | Motets | 2 | TB |
| 3 | In natali Domini | Sacred | Motets | 3 | ATB, TBB |
| 4 | Nobis est natus | Sacred | Motets | 3 | ATB, TBB |
| 5 | Presidiorum erogatrix | Sacred | Motets | 2 | AT |
| 6 | Presulem ephebeatum | Sacred | Motets | 4 | 4 equal voices |
| 7 | Pulcherrima rosa | Sacred | Sacred songs | 4 | ATTB |
| 8 | Salve mater gracie | Sacred | Motets | 2 | TB |
| 9 | Sophia nasci fertur - O quam pulchra racio - Magi videntes stellam | Sacred | Motets | 3 | TTB |
| 10 | Tota pulchra es | Sacred | Motets | 3 | ATB, TBB |
| 11 | Utěšený nám den nastal | Sacred | Carols | 3 | ATB |
External links
- A listing of Medieval and Gothic recordings, containing a wealth of historical information on the Codex Speciálník.
View the Wikipedia article on Codex Speciálník.
