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Gerarde, Derick (compiler).

MOTETS (in Latin ) and Chansons or Madrigals, in French , for 6, 7, 8, and 10 voices. London, British Library, MSS Royal Appendix 49­-54.

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Publication type Year ISBN/ISSN Bibliog code
Manuscript 1565 royal49-54
Summary

The manuscript is apparently in the hand of Derick Gerarde, who appears to be the composer of at least eight of the works. The others named are Clemens [non Papa], Créquillon, Gombert, Havericq, Latfeur, Morel, Paon, Phinot, Truie (for Christmas), and de Wismes.
Six part books: 1st and 2nd superius, contratenor, tenor, and 1st and 2nd bassus parts, any extra parts being usually given in vols. i, iii, iv, and vi.
Further information in British Library Cat. of Music, vol. i, pp. 142, 270; ii, p. 134. Paper; ff. 24, 24, 24, 23, 23, 23. 6 in. x 81/2 in. Late XVI cent. (watermark of Edmon Denise).

Belonged to [John, Lord] Lumley; Lumley cat. f. 418.
Collection Area: Western Manuscripts
Reference: Royal Appendix MS 49-54
Creation Date: Late 16th century

Kellman dates it as 1565-1580 in the Census Catalogue.


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Century 16CENT

Region ENGLAND

Medium SOURCES

Music genre SONGS

Research field MUSIC