Politics 16th C Flashcards
Why did politics effects music
Skilled composers always worked in the church. Changes in leader and religion effected music
Roman Catholic Liturgy
Office
Mass (ordinary and proper)
Para-litergical observances (about mary)
Catholic music
Plain chant
Polyphonic (one voice to a part)
Melismatic
Latin
Eton choir book
Para-litergical
Marion antiphons
Works of John Browne
John Browne - Stabat Mater Dolorosa
Catholic Late 15th C. Grieving mother Mary crying at foot of cross Polyphonic, Melismatic, latin
Church of England liturgy
Two offices and communion
Eucharistic replaces mass
Syllabi and English
Thomas Tallis
1505-1585
Catholic but had to write protestant music for catholics
If ye love me
Thomas Tallis 1565 Protestant Simple - homophonic Four part setting of a passage from gospel of John
Spem in alium
Thomas Tallis
1570 (after if ye love me)
Hope for any other
40 - part motet for 8 choirs of 5 voices
Why does Spem in alium show Tallis true religion
Written after some of his protestant music
In Latin
Shows hes only writing protestant for politics
William Byrd
1540-1623
Studied with Thomas Tallis
Recusant
William Byrd Catholic leanings
Dedicated music to leading Catholics
Chose texts with cathi and references
E.g ‘Babylon captivity’ = persecution of catholics
How did Byrd claim his music wasn’t Catholic
Just texts from the bible but often Catholic ones
Example of Byrd walking close to the line
Cantiones, quae ab argumento sacrue vocaitor’
Dedicated to Elizabeth but listed Catholic composers
How did Byrd get away with his Catholic sympathies
Genuine supporter of Elizabeth e.g ‘O lord make they servant Elizabeth’
Protected due to this and his skill
Edmund Campion
Jesuit who studied in Rome then was killed by Elizabeth
Campion and Byrd
Byrds ‘Deus Venerunt Gentes’ = Martyrdom of Edmund Campion?
Poem ‘why do i use my paper, ink and pen’ frkm psalms, sonnets and songs 1588
Music and politics: Why is Byrd now important
Musical studies focus on ideology and reception rather than text or intention
Music and politics: Byrds position
Established in the queen Elizabeth’s Anglican Chapel Royal and patent
Music and politics: How is Byrd clearly influences by Jesuits?
Devoted to the Latin motet
Inspired by Jesuits as texts are biblical excerpts that are staple to Jesuits
His music promoted their cause
Music and politics: What showed Byrds acceptance of the minority status of Catholics
Byrd retreated to Essex
Wrote masses from Catholic Liturgy
Gradialia waa designed to politicise the liturgy
Music and politics: How is music linked to politics?
Byrd used his musical talent to protect himself from politics
Used his music to promote his politics
Liturgy
Religious text
Antiphon
Prayer
Marion Antiphon
Setting kf text honouring the Virgin Mary, separate from Mass or Office
Recusant
Refuse to attend Anglican Church services
Music and politics: what does the author believe catholics options were
Concert or hide
Some people working for an overthrow
Music and politics: what shows the reception of byrds music
Poem by Fitzherbert
Motet shows a need to rise up
Private singing shows his work is being used for Catholic service
Music and politics: why does he believe Byrd got away with his Catholic sympathies
Connections and pride in his work
Diplomatic skill
Music and politics: why did Byrd move out of London
Laws got stricter as Elizabeth felt threatened
Music and politics: why were byrds works useful to catholics
Small forces
Feast days and catholic celebrations
Music and politics: why are byrds works important
Rhetoric writing (ability to highlight emotion) Conveyed secret messages
