Vesper Psalms & Magnificat (Gregorian chant)

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The 8 authentic vesper tones

• (Posted 2023-11-21)  CPDL #77499:   

Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 140 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Dixit Dominus Psalm 109 (110)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 123 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Confitebor Psalm 110 (111)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 94 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Beatus vir Psalm 111 (112)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 102 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Laudate pueri Psalm 112 (113)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 97 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Laudate Dominum Psalm 116 (117)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 82 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

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In exitu Israel Psalm 113 (114)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 135 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

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Miserere Psalm 50 (51)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 68 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch. Number 77488 composed by Gregorio Allegri

De profundis Psalm 129 (130)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 84 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Nisi Dominus Psalm 126 (127)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 68 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Credidi Psalm 115

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 71 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Laetatus sum Psalm 121 (122)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 87 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

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Lauda Jerusalem Psalm 147

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 64 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

In convertendo Psalm 125 (126)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 69 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Memento Domine Psalm 131 (132)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 79 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Domine probasti me Psalm 138 (139)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 81 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

Beati omnes Psalm 127 (128)

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Editor: Douglas Walczak (submitted 2023-11-21).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 72 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arranged by Bernard Hellebusch.

General Information

Title: Vesper Psalms & Magnificat
Composer: Anonymous (Gregorian chant)
Lyricist:
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Vespers

Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella

First published:
Description: "The respective Psalms can be chanted to the melody of any of the eight authentic or simplified Vesper tones, and should be sung with expression, neither too fast, nor too slow. They may be sung in unison or in four parts. Also by the Priest and Choir; Quartett and Chorus; School-children and Chorus, alternately." (B.H.F. Hellebusch)

VESPERS DURING THE YEAR. (Latin Vulgate numbering)

• Sundays in Advent : Psalm 109, 110, 111, 112, 113.
• Christmas: Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 116.
• St. Stephen’s day and Holy Innocents: Ps. 109, 110, 111, 129, 131.
• Circumcision of our Lord : Ps. 109, 112, 121, 126, 147.
• Epiphany : Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 116.
• Easter: Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 113.
• Ascension of our Lord : Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 116.
• Pentecost (Wbitsunday) : Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 113.
• Most Holy Trinity : Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 113.
• Corpus Christi : Ps. 109, 110, 115, 127, 147.
• All Feast of the blessed V. Mary : Ps. 109, 112, 121. 126, 147.
• Holy Name of Jesus : Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 115.
• St. Joseph : Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 116.
• Holy Heart of Jesus : Ps. 109, 110, 115. 127, 147.
• Guardian-Angel : Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 116.
• Feast of the Holy Apostles : Ps. 109, 112, 115, 125, 138.
• All Saints : Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 116, or 115.
• Dedication of the Church : Ps. 109, 110, 111, 112, 147

Original text and translations

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