In Monte Oliveti (Alfonso Ferrabosco I)

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• (Posted 2021-07-21)  CPDL #65231:        (LilyPond)

Editor: Allen Garvin (submitted 2021-07-21).   Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 85 kB   Copyright: CC BY NC

Edition notes:

• (Posted 2013-11-02)  CPDL #30473:       

Editor: John Hetland (submitted 2013-11-02).   Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 612 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Source: A. Ferrabosco: Opera omnia, vol. 3, ed. Richard Charteris, AIM, 1984. Notation here is a minor third higher than the original, with time values halved. The first bass part in this transposition is a baritone part. Translation, musica ficta and text underlay by John Hetland and the Renaissance Street Singers. 9 Aug 2006.

General Information

Title: In Monte Oliveti
Composer: Alfonso Ferrabosco I

Number of voices: 6vv   Voicing: SAATBB
Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1585 in Sacrae Cantiones (Friedrich Lindner), no. 17
Description: For Maundy Thursday: Matthew 26: 39 & 41, rearranged.

Original text and translations

Latin text In monte Oliveti oravit Jesus ad Patrem: Pater, si fieri potest, transeat a me calix iste: Spiritus promptus est, caro autem infirma. Fiat voluntas tua.

English translation On the Mount of Olives Jesus prayed to the Father: Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Let your will be done.