Creator: Orlando di Lasso
Work Type: Music
Date: 1600
Description:
Prophetiae Sibyllarum (Sibylline Prophecies) is a collection of motets composed by Orlando di Lasso. This work was composed in the late Renaissance period and published posthumously in 1600. The motets are notable for their highly chromatic style, which was quite innovative for the time. The text of the motets is based on prophecies attributed to the Sibyls, who were ancient prophetesses said to have foretold the coming of Christ.
Lassus’s use of chromaticism in Prophetiae Sibyllarum creates a distinct and intense emotional impact, setting it apart from other contemporary works. The collection includes twelve motets, each highlighting different aspects of the Sibylline prophecies. This work is often considered one of Lassus’s masterpieces, reflecting his ability to blend text and music to enhance the expressive power of the composition.
Relationship to Sicilianos's Work:
Sicilianos was gifted a copy of Prophetiae Sibyllarum in 1973 which he annotated. Next to each title, he places what appear to be bar numbers ( Prophetiae Sibyllarum – 0 to 13, Sibylla Persica – 13 to 42, Sibylla Libyca – 42 to 73, Sibylla Delphica – 73 to 101, Sibylla Cimmeria – 101 to 128, Sibylla Samia – 129 to 152, Sibylla Cumana – 153 to 180, Sibylla Hellespontiaca – 181 to 207, Sibylla Phrygia – 207 to 233, Sibylla Europaea – 234 to 265, Sibylla Tiburtina – 266 to 300, Sibylla Erythraea – 301 to 336, and Sibylla Agrippa – 337 – 391).
See: Sicilianos Archive Files #1 in Contrastes & Contrastes (2 Pianos & Orchestra)
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YSC91 |
Contrastes |
for Two Pianos and Orchestra, on a Chromatique Theme by Orlande de Lassus. |
48A |
2222 – 2110, Timpani, Strings, Two Pianos |
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YSC90 |
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for Two Pianos, on a Chromatique Theme by Orlande de Lassus. |
48 |
2 Pianos |