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Guilliame de Machaut

Guilliame de Machaut. Notre Dame Mass. Notre Dame Mass. 1 st polyphonic treatment of mass ordinary by known composer Mass ordinary: consists of text that remains the same from day to day throughout church year Five sung prayers: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo , Sanctus , Agnus Dei

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Guilliame de Machaut

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  1. Guilliame de Machaut Notre Dame Mass

  2. Notre Dame Mass • 1st polyphonic treatment of mass ordinary by known composer • Mass ordinary: consists of text that remains the same from day to day throughout church year • Five sung prayers: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo , Sanctus , Agnus Dei • Polyphonic since 14th century • In service, Kyrie and Gloria sung in succession • Others separated by liturgical activity and by other texts sung in Gregorian chant

  3. Notre Dame Mass • Written for 4 voice parts • No record on how Machaut wanted mass to be performed-assumed 4 solo voices • Our recording : two tenors and two basses • Probably composed in early 1360s for performance at cathedral of Reims

  4. Agnus Dei • Prayer for mercy and peace • Music solemn and elaborate • Triple meter; complex rhythms contribute to its intensity • Two upper parts rhythmically active and contain syncopation • Two lower parts have longer notes and play a supporting role • Based on gregorian chant; Machaut modified with new rhythmic patterns and placed the chant in the tenor

  5. Agnus Dei (Machaut) • Chant (canctus-firmus) rhythmically altered within polyphonic texture; more of a musical framework than separate tune • Harmonies include stark dissonances, hollow chords and full triads • Three sections; same text appears in each section (see vocal music guide) • Three sections represent Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)

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