Orlando di Lasso: Moresca SATB Choral Score (Hungarian Edition)Product DetailsISMN:9790080063576 / 979-0080063576Item Number (MPN):6357Brand/Publisher:Editio Musica Budapest ZenemkiadProduct Type:Choral Score / Sheet MusicComposer:Orlando di Lasso (Orlande de Lassus)Editor:Lajos VassGenre:Choral Work, Moresca, Secular Music, RenaissanceSetting:Mixed Voices,a cappella(unaccompanied)Instrumentation:SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)Language:Hungarian (Translation/Text)Grade (Difficulty):2 (Easy/Intermediate)Duration:Approximately 2 minutesFormat:Paperback, B/5 (17 x 24 cm)Release Date:August 1971Country of Origin:HungaryOverviewExplore a lighter side of the Renaissance master withOrlando di Lasso’sMoresca, presented here in an accessible SATB choral score, edited by Lajos Vass. The Moresca (or “Morisca”) was a popular, often comical or satirical type of Italian Renaissance secular vocal piece, typically characterized by lively rhythms and a focus on earthy, theatrical themes, sometimes involving stylized dialect.This edition, published by Editio Musica Budapest, features a text translated intoHungarian, making this enjoyable and relatively simple work (Grade 2 difficulty) accessible to a broader range of mixed choirs. Lasso’s immense skill is evident even in this brief, two-minute composition, offering a refreshing contrast to his sacred works. It is an excellent selection for youth choirs, ensembles seeking a short, cheerful encore, or those looking to explore secular Renaissance repertoire in a non-Latin setting.ttekints (Hungarian)Fedezze fel a renesznsz mester, Orlando di Lasso knnyedebb oldaltMorescacm mvnek SATB kottjval, melyet Vass Lajos gondozott. A Moresca (vagy Morisca) egy npszer, gyakran komikus vagy szatirikus hangvtel olasz renesznsz vilgi voklis mfaj volt, melyet lnk ritmusok s a fldhzragadtabb, sznhzi tmk jellemeznek.Az Editio Musica Budapest ltal kiadott kottban a m szvegemagyar nyelv, ami ezt az lvezetes s viszonylag knny (2. nehzsgi fok), ktperces krusmvet szlesebb vegyeskarok szmra is elrhetv teszi. Tkletes vlaszts ifjsgi krusok, rvid, vidm radst keres egyttesek, vagy azok szmra, akik vilgi renesznsz repertort szeretnnek nekelni.Product FeaturesSecular Renaissance Charm:A lively and engaging example of the Moresca genre by Orlando di Lasso.Standard SATB Scoring:Arranged for the common mixed choir setting (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)a cappella.Hungarian Text:The text is presented in Hungarian, offering a unique and practical performance option for choirs in the region.Easy to Moderate Difficulty:With a Grade 2 rating, it is suitable for intermediate choirs looking for an enjoyable, quickly prepared piece.Concise Performance:Short duration (2 minutes) makes it ideal for concerts, competitions, or as a spirited encore.Practical Format:Printed in the practical B/5 format (17 x 24 cm).Interesting FactsThe Moresca Genre:The termMorescaliterally relates to the Moors (North Africans) and often involved stylized representations, dance, and music imitating or caricaturing them, serving as popular entertainment during the Renaissance. Lasso composed several known Morescas, revealing his versatility beyond sacred music.Lasso’s Versatility:Orlando di Lasso (c. 15321594) was known as the “Belgian Orpheus” and was a remarkably cosmopolitan composer. Unlike contemporaries who focused on one area (like Palestrina in Rome), Lasso mastered French chansons, Italian madrigals and villanellas, German Lieder, and, notably, the Moresca, showcasing his ability to adapt to diverse European tastes.The Editor’s Role:Lajos Vass(19271992) was a highly respected Hungarian choirmaster and conductor, particularly known for his work in music education and folk music. His editing ensures that the score is practical and well-suited for Hungarian choral tradition and performance.Accessible Renaissance:This edition provides a fantastic entry point for choirs wishing to perform genuine Renaissance music without the common challenges of Latin motets or highly complex polyphony, focusing instead on rhythmic energy and simple joy.rdekessgek (Hungarian)A Moresca mfaj:AMoresca(vagyMori