- 43 European motets from the sixteenth century - For unaccompanied upper voices in two to six parts, with the exception of two double choruses - Comprises well-known favourites, lesser-known items, and pieces published for the first time in modern notation - New editions prepared from original sources - Playable piano reductions for rehearsal purposes, where needed - Sacred texts in Latin, with non-singing English translations provided - Repertoire covering the church year, including all major feasts - Includes detailed commentary for each piece, with historical background and source information The Oxford Book of Upper-Voice Polyphony is a collection of carefully curated and edited Renaissance works. Scholarly yet practical, this volume is an invaluable addition to the library of any choir looking to explore this rich genre in liturgical or concert settings. Editor: Mark Keane CONTENTS: Magi videntes stellam, Agazzari Ave Maria, Certon Ex ore infantium, Cifra Ego flos campi, Clemens non Papa Audi Israel, Cristo Dum complerentur dies Pentecostes, Cristo Princeps gloriosissime, Cristo Sicut lilium inter spinas, Este Quam pulchra es, Gombert Sancta et immaculata virginitas, Guerrero Ante luciferum genitus, Handl Haec est dies, Handl O beata Trinitas, Handl O sacrum convivium, Handl Estote fortes in bello, Ingegneri Alma Redemptoris Mater, Josquin des Prez Adoramus te, Christe (a 3), Lassus Adoramus te, Christe (a 5), Lassus Agimus tibi gratias, Lassus In pace in idipsum dormiam, Lassus Justus cor suum tradet, Lassus Oculus non vidit, Lassus Cum pervenisset beatus Andreas, Massaino Surge, propera, amica mea, Massaino Dum illucescente, Merulo Jubilate Deo, Merulo Ave Maria, Monteverdi Lauda Sion, Monteverdi O Domine Jesu Christe, Monteverdi O magnum mysterium, Morales Regina caeli, Morales Alma Redemptoris Mater, Palestrina Confitemini Domino, Palestrina Jesu, Rex admirabilis, Palestrina Pueri Hebraeorum, Palestrina Magnificat, Sheppard Audivi vocem de caelo, Taverner Duo Seraphim, Victoria Judas mercator pessimus, Victoria O Regem caeli, Victoria O Sacrum convivium, Victoria O vos omnes, Victoria Tenebrae factae sunt, Victoria