Kyrie by VARIOUS ARTISTS [Audio CD]
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Kyrie by VARIOUS ARTISTS [Audio CD]
Overview
Kyrie Music for Quiet MeditationTimeless music from the early church, its rites and its rituals, creates an unhurried atmosphere of calm. Focusing on the Sarum Rite, vocal plainchant and instrumental music combine in a fine evocation in sound of the medieval world.
The Greek words of Kyrie eleison ( Lord have mercy ) have been set to music almost from the moment when they became an essential part of the Christian liturgy of the Mass or Holy Communion. The symbolic three-fold repetition of the invocation of Lord and then of Christ and a repeat of the initial Lord produce nine lines in all, and thus quite a substantial framework upon which to hang a complex musical structure. In fact the concept of this A-B-A form has underpinned most Western music for a thousand years.
As Kyrie eleison became a familiar and frequently used text it quickly acquired decoration and elaboration. Just as the medieval builders decorated the arches and window traceries of their buildings with ornamentation and theological explanation, so the musicians and composer developed and ornamented their original texts, adding words and music to the original which related to specific events in the Church calendar. The Kyrie eleison was used daily in church services, but it soon came almost always to have these extra words and thus went from being an Ordinary (an every day unchanging text, like the psalms) to being a Proper , always associated with a specific liturgical time such as Advent, Christmas or Easter.
This recording includes all nine Proper Kyries from the Sarum Rite, a specifically English version of the universal texts and music of the church which centred around the way things were done in Salisbury cathedral an elsewhere in Southern England in medieval times. In addition we have recorded here in their entirety, (we believe for the first time) a group of Kyrie Squares . A square is a single line of music (as is plainchant) but which is thought to have derived from a pre-existing polyphonic piece. The square is often developed from the bass line of a four- or five-part motet. The square is extracted from its original piece and can then be used as a new single line upon which to base a further new composition. For this recording we have been content to use improvisations on these melodies (performed on a selection of instruments by Le Basile) as prefaces to the melodies themselves in unadorned form, but in medieval and renaissance times many of these themes were used by composers as the starting point for very significant and elaborate works.
These two main groups of music are punctuated on the recording by a further series of Kyries which have survived as instrumental works in a variety of English and Continental manuscripts.
Description
Timeless music from the early church, its rites and its rituals, creates an unhurried atmosphere of calm. Focusing on the Sarum Rite, vocal plainchant and instrumental music combine in a fine evocation in sound of the medieval world.
The Greek words of Kyrie eleison ( Lord have mercy ) have been set to music almost from the moment when they became an essential part of the Christian liturgy of the Mass or Holy Communion. The symbolic three-fold repetition of the invocation of Lord and then of Christ and a repeat of the initial Lord produce nine lines in all, and thus quite a substantial framework upon which to hang a complex musical structure. In fact the concept of this A-B-A form has underpinned most Western music for a thousand years.
As Kyrie eleison became a familiar and frequently used text it quickly acquired decoration and elaboration. Just as the medieval builders decorated the arches and window traceries of their buildings with ornamentation and theological explanation, so the musicians and composer developed and ornamented their original texts, adding words and music to the original which related to specific events in the Church calendar. The Kyrie eleison was used daily in church services, but it soon came almost always to have these extra words and thus went from being an Ordinary (an every day unchanging text, like the psalms) to being a Proper , always associated with a specific liturgical time such as Advent, Christmas or Easter.
This recording includes all nine Proper Kyries from the Sarum Rite, a specifically English version of the universal texts and music of the church which centred around the way things were done in Salisbury cathedral an elsewhere in Southern England in medieval times. In addition we have recorded here in their entirety, (we believe for the first time) a group of Kyrie Squares . A square is a single line of music (as is plainchant) but which is thought to have derived from a pre-existing polyphonic piece. The square is often developed from the bass line of a four- or five-part motet. The square is extracted from its original piece and can then be used as a new single line upon which to base a further new composition. For this recording we have been content to use improvisations on these melodies (performed on a selection of instruments by Le Basile) as prefaces to the melodies themselves in unadorned form, but in medieval and renaissance times many of these themes were used by composers as the starting point for very significant and elaborate works.
These two main groups of music are punctuated on the recording by a further series of Kyries which have survived as instrumental works in a variety of English and Continental manuscripts.
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Overview
Kyrie Music for Quiet MeditationTimeless music from the early church, its rites and its rituals, creates an unhurried atmosphere of calm. Focusing on the Sarum Rite, vocal plainchant and instrumental music combine in a fine evocation in sound of the medieval world.
The Greek words of Kyrie eleison ( Lord have mercy ) have been set to music almost from the moment when they became an essential part of the Christian liturgy of the Mass or Holy Communion. The symbolic three-fold repetition of the invocation of Lord and then of Christ and a repeat of the initial Lord produce nine lines in all, and thus quite a substantial framework upon which to hang a complex musical structure. In fact the concept of this A-B-A form has underpinned most Western music for a thousand years.
As Kyrie eleison became a familiar and frequently used text it quickly acquired decoration and elaboration. Just as the medieval builders decorated the arches and window traceries of their buildings with ornamentation and theological explanation, so the musicians and composer developed and ornamented their original texts, adding words and music to the original which related to specific events in the Church calendar. The Kyrie eleison was used daily in church services, but it soon came almost always to have these extra words and thus went from being an Ordinary (an every day unchanging text, like the psalms) to being a Proper , always associated with a specific liturgical time such as Advent, Christmas or Easter.
This recording includes all nine Proper Kyries from the Sarum Rite, a specifically English version of the universal texts and music of the church which centred around the way things were done in Salisbury cathedral an elsewhere in Southern England in medieval times. In addition we have recorded here in their entirety, (we believe for the first time) a group of Kyrie Squares . A square is a single line of music (as is plainchant) but which is thought to have derived from a pre-existing polyphonic piece. The square is often developed from the bass line of a four- or five-part motet. The square is extracted from its original piece and can then be used as a new single line upon which to base a further new composition. For this recording we have been content to use improvisations on these melodies (performed on a selection of instruments by Le Basile) as prefaces to the melodies themselves in unadorned form, but in medieval and renaissance times many of these themes were used by composers as the starting point for very significant and elaborate works.
These two main groups of music are punctuated on the recording by a further series of Kyries which have survived as instrumental works in a variety of English and Continental manuscripts.
Description
Timeless music from the early church, its rites and its rituals, creates an unhurried atmosphere of calm. Focusing on the Sarum Rite, vocal plainchant and instrumental music combine in a fine evocation in sound of the medieval world.
The Greek words of Kyrie eleison ( Lord have mercy ) have been set to music almost from the moment when they became an essential part of the Christian liturgy of the Mass or Holy Communion. The symbolic three-fold repetition of the invocation of Lord and then of Christ and a repeat of the initial Lord produce nine lines in all, and thus quite a substantial framework upon which to hang a complex musical structure. In fact the concept of this A-B-A form has underpinned most Western music for a thousand years.
As Kyrie eleison became a familiar and frequently used text it quickly acquired decoration and elaboration. Just as the medieval builders decorated the arches and window traceries of their buildings with ornamentation and theological explanation, so the musicians and composer developed and ornamented their original texts, adding words and music to the original which related to specific events in the Church calendar. The Kyrie eleison was used daily in church services, but it soon came almost always to have these extra words and thus went from being an Ordinary (an every day unchanging text, like the psalms) to being a Proper , always associated with a specific liturgical time such as Advent, Christmas or Easter.
This recording includes all nine Proper Kyries from the Sarum Rite, a specifically English version of the universal texts and music of the church which centred around the way things were done in Salisbury cathedral an elsewhere in Southern England in medieval times. In addition we have recorded here in their entirety, (we believe for the first time) a group of Kyrie Squares . A square is a single line of music (as is plainchant) but which is thought to have derived from a pre-existing polyphonic piece. The square is often developed from the bass line of a four- or five-part motet. The square is extracted from its original piece and can then be used as a new single line upon which to base a further new composition. For this recording we have been content to use improvisations on these melodies (performed on a selection of instruments by Le Basile) as prefaces to the melodies themselves in unadorned form, but in medieval and renaissance times many of these themes were used by composers as the starting point for very significant and elaborate works.
These two main groups of music are punctuated on the recording by a further series of Kyries which have survived as instrumental works in a variety of English and Continental manuscripts.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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