William Byrd’sSalve Reginafor Five-Part Mixed Choir (MMTTB) – Edited by Andrs PernyeProduct DetailsProduct Type:Sheet Music (Choral Score)Composer:William Byrd (c. 15401623)Editor (Kzreadta):Pernye AndrsTitle:Salve Regina/ for five-part mixed choir (tszlam vegyeskarra)Instrumentation:Mixed Voices (MMTTB – Mezzo/Alto I, Mezzo/Alto II, Tenor I, Tenor II, Bass) -A CappellaGenre:Choral Work / Sacred Motet / Marian AntiphonPeriod:RenaissancePublisher:Editio Musica Budapest Zenemkiad (EMB)Publication Date:November 1975Language:Latin, with potential Hungarian translation/notesISMN:9790080071922 / 979-0080071922Item Number (Katalgusszm):7192Format:Paperback, A/4 (standard sheet music size)Length:12 pagesCountry of Manufacture:HungaryOverviewThis is a scholarly and practical edition ofWilliam Byrd’sbeautifulSalve Regina, one of the great Marian antiphons of the late English Renaissance. Composed for five-part mixed choir (a cappella), this motet exemplifies Byrd’s mastery of intricate polyphony and profound religious expression, making it a cornerstone of sacred choral repertoire.This edition was expertly prepared and published by Editio Musica Budapest (EMB) in 1975, and edited by the respected Hungarian musicologistPernye Andrs. It is specifically arranged forMMTTB(two Mezzo/Alto parts, two Tenor parts, and one Bass part), allowing for a rich, warm, and authentic sound that highlights the dense texture of the Renaissance style. This sheet music is ideal for advanced choirs, university ensembles, and church choirs dedicated to performing historical Catholic repertoire.ttekints (Hungarian)Ez a tudomnyos s gyakorlati kiadsaWilliam ByrdgynyrSalve Reginamotettjnak, amely az angol renesznsz kornak egyik legjelentsebb Mria-antifnja. Az tszlam vegyeskarra (a cappella) rt motetta Byrd mesteri polifnijt s mly vallsi kifejezkszsgt mutatja be, a szakrlis krusrepertor egyik alappillrv tve azt.Ezt a kiadst az Editio Musica Budapest (EMB) jelentette meg 1975-ben,Pernye Andrsneves magyar zenetrtnsz kzreadsban. A kottk aMMTTB(kt Mezzo/Alt, kt Tenor s egy Basszus szlam) sszelltsra kszltek, ami gazdag, meleg s autentikus hangzst tesz lehetv, kiemelve a renesznsz stlus sr textrjt. Ez a kiadvny kivlan alkalmas halad krusok, egyetemi egyttesek s egyhzi krusok szmra, akik elktelezettek a trtnelmi katolikus repertor eladsa irnt.Product FeaturesSetting:A cappella(unaccompanied) five-part mixed choir.Voicing:Unique MMTTB scoring, offering a particularly full and balanced texture in the middle and lower registers, characteristic of Renaissance motets.Language:The primary text isLatin, the liturgical language of the original composition, ensuring authentic performance practice. The edition itself includes Hungarian text/notes.Format:Standard A/4 size, providing optimal readability for ensemble performance.Genre:A central piece of Renaissance sacred choral music, suitable for liturgical use (Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary) or concert programming.Interesting FactsRecusant Composer:William Byrd was a devout Catholic who continued to write and publish Latin Mass settings and motets, like theSalve Regina, even while facing persecution in Protestant England. This music holds deep spiritual and historical significance, often linked to clandestine Catholic worship.TheGradualiaConnection:While Byrd composed severalSalve Reginasettings, the five-voice version is often associated with his collection of sacred music,Gradualia(1605), which was dedicated to the liturgy for the Catholic calendar.The Editor’s Pedigree:Pernye Andrs(19281980) was one of Hungary’s most respected musicologists and critics. His work focused heavily on early music, making his editorial input on Byrd’s polyphony highly authoritative and historically informed for Hungarian and international performers alike.TheSalve ReginaText:The text is one of the four Marian antiphons traditio