Codex Speciálník

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.

List of works

• Ave Maria a 4 (Josquin des Prez)
• Congaudemus Pariter - En Lux Immensa
• In natali Domini
• Nobis Est Natus
• Presidiorum Erogatrix (Petrus Wilhelmi de Grudencz)
• Presulem Ephebeatum (Petrus Wilhelmi de Grudencz)
• Salve Mater Gracie
• Sophia Nasci Fertur - O Quam Pulchra Racio - Magi Videntes Stellam
• Tota Pulchra Es (John Plummer)
• Utěšený nám den nastal

External links

• A listing of Medieval and Gothic recordings, containing a wealth of historical information on the Codex Speciálník.