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Renaissance Treasures: Two 16th Century Choral Songs by Arcadelt and Gabrieli

Product Details

Product Type: Sheet Music / Choral Score
Title: Two 16th Century Choral Songs (Két kórusdal a XVI. századból)
Composers: Jacob Arcadelt and Andrea Gabrieli
Translated by (Hungarian Text): Horváth Ádám
Edited by: Juhász Frigyes
ISMN: 9790080045510 (979-0-080-04551-0)
Item Number: 4551
Publisher: Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó
Genre: Choral Work, Madrigal, Renaissance
Setting: Upper Voices (Egyneműkar a cappella)
Instrumentation: I, II, III (Three Parts, likely SSA or SAA)
Language: Hungarian (Translated Text)
Duration: Approximately 1 minute
Grade (Difficulty): 2 (Easy to Medium)
Format: Paperback, B/5 size (17x24 cm)
Length: 6 pages
Published: September 1964

Overview

This brief yet enchanting volume, Two 16th Century Choral Songs (Két kórusdal a XVI. századból), presents two delightful Renaissance pieces transcribed and adapted for upper voices choir (Egyneműkar). Published by Editio Musica Budapest (EMB), this score features works by the Flemish master Jacob Arcadelt and the Venetian composer Andrea Gabrieli.

The edition is specially prepared for educational and amateur choirs, offering the beautiful polyphony of the Renaissance with clear, modern editing by Juhász Frigyes and a sensitive Hungarian translation of the text by Horváth Ádám. The pieces, including Arcadelt’s Villanella and Gabrieli’s A forrásnál (At the Spring), are ideal for developing harmonic awareness and rhythmic precision in young singers or smaller ensembles, offering a rewarding foray into early choral music.

Product Features

Renaissance Polyphony: Features two works from the 16th century, representing the rich tradition of the early madrigal/choral song.
Upper Voices Setting: Scored for three equal voices (I, II, III), perfect for women's choirs, children's choirs, or high school ensembles.
A Cappella: Intended for unaccompanied performance, highlighting pure vocal harmony.
Accessible Difficulty: Rated Grade 2, indicating suitability for beginner to intermediate choirs.
Hungarian Text: Includes Hungarian translations by Horváth Ádám, making it a culturally relevant resource for Hungarian-speaking ensembles.
Compact and Practical: A slim, 6-page score in B/5 format, ideal for rehearsal use.

Interesting Facts

Jacob Arcadelt (c. 1507–1568): A highly influential Franco-Flemish composer known for his mastery of the early Italian Madrigal and the lighter Villanella style. His pieces were immensely popular and widely disseminated throughout Europe during his lifetime.
Andrea Gabrieli (c. 1533–1585): A central figure in the Venetian School and organist at St Mark's Basilica. While famous for his large-scale polychoral works, this collection highlights his beautiful contributions to smaller, secular choral forms.
The Villanella: The Villanella (Arcadelt) was a rustic, popular style of vocal music that originated in Naples in the mid-16th century. It often featured simpler harmonies and more immediate melodies than the serious madrigal, making it highly engaging for both singers and listeners.
Educational Intent: This 1964 publication by EMB reflects the focus within Hungarian music education (influenced by the Kodály Method) on teaching literacy and vocal technique through the performance of authentic, high-quality historical music.

Contents / Tartalomjegyzék

Arcadelt, Jacob – Horváth Ádám: Villanella
Gabrieli, Andrea – Horváth Ádám: A forrásnál (At the Spring)

Publishers

Editio Musica Budapest (EMB) Editio Musica Budapest is a key European publisher of educational and classical music, recognized for its commitment to the choral repertoire. This edition, published during the height of the Hungarian music education reform, showcases EMB's dedication to providing high-quality, edited scores of historical works for choirs.

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Hungarian Translation (Magyar Fordítás)

Áttekintés

Ez a rövid, de elbűvölő kötet, a Két kórusdal a XVI. századból, egyesíti a reneszánsz két kiemelkedő alakjának műveit, Jacob Arcadelt és Andrea Gabrieli tollából, egyneműkarra átdolgozva. Az Editio Musica Budapest (EMB) gondozásában megjelent kotta Arcadelt és Gabrieli gyönyörű polifóniáját kínálja.

A kiadvány kifejezetten oktatási és amatőr kórusok számára készült, tiszta, modern szerkesztésben, Juhász Frigyes gondozásában, és a szöveg érzékeny magyar fordításával, Horváth Ádám tollából. A darabok, köztük Arcadelt Villanella-ja és Gabrieli A forrásnál című műve, ideálisak a harmóniai tudatosság és a ritmikai pontosság fejlesztésére fiatal énekesek vagy kisebb együttesek körében.

Érdekességek

Jacob Arcadelt (kb. 1507–1568): Nagy hatású flamand zeneszerző, aki az olasz korai madrigál és a könnyedebb Villanella stílus mestere volt.
Andrea Gabrieli (kb. 1533–1585): A velencei iskola központi alakja, a Szent Márk-székesegyház orgonistája.
A Villanella: A Villanella (Arcadelt) Nápolyból származó, rusztikus, népszerű vokális zenei stílus volt a 16. század közepén.
Oktatási szándék: Ez az 1964-es EMB kiadvány tükrözi a magyar zeneoktatás (Kodály-módszer által befolyásolt) azon célját, hogy az írás-olvasást és a vokális technikát hiteles, magas színvonalú történelmi zeneművek előadásán keresztül tanítsa.