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The Las Huelgas codex: Some Theories Concerning its Compilation and Use
| Summary: | ln spite of condemnation by the Pope and Cistercian hierarchy of the use of polyphonic music in the liturgy, the early 14th-century 'Las Huelgas Manuscript' (Hu) was probably compiled as a working copy at the Monastery of Las Huelgas, Burgos. There is substantial evidence to link the manuscript with Johan Rodrigues, probably an aide of the Portuguese princess D. Branca. The polyphony it contains, especially the motets, was most likely to have been performed during solemn ceremonies, including funerals, and in the paraliturgies, such as anniversary or foundation commemorations. The author concludes that most of the unique features of Hu ultimately need to be related to its place of origin. |
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| Main Authors: | Jordan, Wesley D. |
| Year: | 2014 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Document type: | article |
| Access type: | unknown |
| Associated institution: | Revista Portuguesa de Musicologia |
| Language: | English |
| Origin: | Revista Portuguesa de Musicologia |
| Summary: | ln spite of condemnation by the Pope and Cistercian hierarchy of the use of polyphonic music in the liturgy, the early 14th-century 'Las Huelgas Manuscript' (Hu) was probably compiled as a working copy at the Monastery of Las Huelgas, Burgos. There is substantial evidence to link the manuscript with Johan Rodrigues, probably an aide of the Portuguese princess D. Branca. The polyphony it contains, especially the motets, was most likely to have been performed during solemn ceremonies, including funerals, and in the paraliturgies, such as anniversary or foundation commemorations. The author concludes that most of the unique features of Hu ultimately need to be related to its place of origin. |
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