PL-Kj Berlin MS Mus. 40634 [Altus]

Biblioteka Jagiellonska, Kraków, Poland

partbook: First half of 16th century

Archive	Biblioteka Jagiellonska, Kraków, Poland (PL-Kj)
Shelfmark	Berlin MS Mus. 40634 [Altus]
Image Availability	DIAMM does not have images of this source.
Surface	Paper
Numbering System	None
Measurements	154 x 202 mm
Other Identifiers	CCM: BerlPS 40634 olim (Former shelfmark): Preussische Staatsbibliothek (until 1945)
Notations	black void mensural
Relationships	Breslauer & Liepmannssohn Antiquariat (owner) Wolffheim, Werner (1877–1930) (owner)
Provenance	Bavaria, Germany
Contents	21 pieces from 14 composers

General Description

An Altus partbook from a set originally of four volumes. Copied by a single scribe. Of German origin; perhaps copied in Stuttgart or vicinity. Owned by the musicologist and collector Werner Wolffheim (1877-1930). Offered for sale at 1929 auction of Wolffheim's library, conducted by Breslauer & Liepmannssohn Antiquariat, Berlin; subsequently purchased by Preussische Staatsbibliothek, Berlin.

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Extent

i + i + 149 + ? leaves

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Physical Description

Many folios are waterstained, but most music is still legible.

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Binding

Rebound in modern covers of maroon cardboard.

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Watermark

ox head surmounted by cross (not in Briquet)

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Ruling

Staff height 14

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Foliation

Original ink foliation 1-149

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Decoration

No initials or decoration

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Index

Original index on verso of original flyleaf in each book lists Masses in order of appearance. Original numbering of Masses, 1-21

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Census Catalogue of Music Description

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21 Masses

Brack-1, A. Braun? [= Brumel?]-1, G. Braun? [= Brack?]-1, N. Champion [Scompianus]-1, Compère-2, Isaac-2, Obrecht-3, Ockeghem-1, Pipelare-1, Venedier-4, anon-4

2 paper partbooks (A-149 folios, B-117), 155 x 200. Some folios in A are slightly damaged. Original foliation, 1-149 in A; 1-129 in B (ff. 68-79 missing). Cardboard covers. Original indices in both books.

First half of 16th century. Of German origin. Formerly in the library of Werner Wolffheim.

Vol. 4

21 Masses

Brack-1, A. Braun-1, G. Braun-1, N. Champion [Nicolaus Scompianus]-1, Compère-1, Compère/Josquin)-1, Isaac-2, (LaRue)-2, Obrecht-3, Obrecht/A. Agricola-1, Ockeghem-1, Pipelare-1, Venedier-4, anon-1

2 paper partbooks of an original 4 (A-i + i + 149 + «folios, B-i + i + 117 + z), 154 x 202. Many folios waterstained, but most music still legible. Original ink foliation—A: 1-149; B: 1-67 + 80-129 (ff. 68-79 now missing). Original numbering of Masses, 1-21. Rebound in modern covers of maroon cardboard. Original index on verso of original flyleaf in each book lists Masses in order of appearance. Copied by a single scribe. Staff height 14. No initials or decoration. Watermark: ox head surmounted by cross (not in Briquet).

First half of 16th century. Of German origin; perhaps copied in Stuttgart or vicinity. Owned by the musicologist and collector Werner Wolffheim (1877-1930). Offered for sale at 1929 auction of Wolffheim's library, conducted by Breslauer & Liepmannssohn Antiquariat, Berlin; subsequently purchased by Preussische Staatsbibliothek, Berlin.

Census-Catalogue of Manuscript Sources of Polyphonic Music 1400-1550

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Folio / Pages	Composition / Item title	Source attribution	Composers (? Uncertain)
1–9	Missa Benedictionum omnium: K-G-C-S-A	Vitalis Venedier	Venedier, Vitalis
Missa Benedictionum omnium: K-G-C-S-A Venedier, Vitalis Appears on: 1–9 Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Vitalis Venedier Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Benedictionum omnium (K-G-C-S-A)
9v–19	Missa Freuntlich und mild K-G-C-S-A	Vitalis Venedier	Venedier, Vitalis
Missa Freuntlich und mild K-G-C-S-A Venedier, Vitalis Appears on: 9v–19 Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Vitalis Venedier Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Freuntlich und mild (K-G-C-S-A)
19v–27	Missa Surge virgo: K-G-C-S-A	Vitalis Venedier	Venedier, Vitalis
Missa Surge virgo: K-G-C-S-A Venedier, Vitalis Appears on: 19v–27 Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Vitalis Venedier Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Surge virgo (K-G-C-S-A)
27v–35	Missa L'homme armé: K-G-C-S-A	Vitalis Venedier	Venedier, Vitalis
Missa L'homme armé: K-G-C-S-A Venedier, Vitalis Appears on: 27v–35 Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Vitalis Venedier Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Lomme arme (K-G-C-S-A)
35v–40	Missa Vous marchez debout KGCSA	Anthonius Braun	Braun, Anton
Missa Vous marchez debout KGCSA Braun, Anton Appears on: 35v–40 Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Anthonius Braun Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa Sine nomine] (K-G-C-S-A)
40v–46	Missa Omnium carminum K-G-C-S-A	Matheus pipe* [= Pipelare]	Pipelare, Mattheus (ca. 1450–ca. 1515)
Missa Omnium carminum K-G-C-S-A Pipelare, Mattheus (ca. 1450–ca. 1515) Appears on: 40v–46 Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Matheus pipe* [= Pipelare] Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Omnium carminum (K-G-C-S-A)
46v–53	Missa Adieu mes amours: KGCSA	Jacobus Obrecht	Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505)
Missa Adieu mes amours: KGCSA Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505) Appears on: 46v–53 Genres: Mass Ordinary Source Attribution: Jacobus Obrecht Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Adieu mes [amours] [II] (K-G-C-S-A)
53v–58v	Missa Cuiusvis Toni = Missa Omnium tonorum	Okechem [= Ockeghem]	Ockeghem, Jean de (ca. 1410–1497)
Missa Cuiusvis Toni = Missa Omnium tonorum Ockeghem, Jean de (ca. 1410–1497) Appears on: 53v–58v Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Okechem [= Ockeghem] Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Omnium tonorum [= Missa Cuiusvis toni] (K-G-C-S-A)
59–65v	Missa Allez Regrets K-G-C-S-A	Nicolaus Scompianus [= N. Champion]	Champion, Nicolas (ca. 1475–1533)
Missa Allez Regrets K-G-C-S-A Champion, Nicolas (ca. 1475–1533) Appears on: 59–65v Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Nicolaus Scompianus [= N. Champion] Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] super Ales Regretz (K-G-C-S-A)
66–73v	Missa Libenter gloriabor: KGCSA	[Obrecht]	Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505)
Missa Libenter gloriabor: KGCSA Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505) Appears on: 66–73v Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: [Obrecht] Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Libenter gloriabor (K-G-C-S-A)
74–80	Missa Ecce advenit [Missa Sancto Antonio]: K-G-C-S	[La Rue]	Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518)
Missa Ecce advenit [Missa Sancto Antonio]: K-G-C-S Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518) Appears on: 74–80 Genres: Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: [La Rue] Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Ecce advenit [Missa de Sancto Antonio] (K-G-C-S)
80v–84	Missa De tous biens plaine	Loÿset Compere	Compère, Loyset (ca. 1445–1518) (?) Notens, Johannes (?)
Missa De tous biens plaine Compère, Loyset (ca. 1445–1518) (?) Notens, Johannes (?) Appears on: 80v–84 Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Loÿset Compere Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Dubiplen [= Missa De tous biens plaine] (K-G-C-S) (incomplete in B book due to lost folios) Concordances unlike other sources, Sanctus in Berlin 40634 omits Osanna I between Pleni and Benedictus - possibly because opening of Altus is similar in Osanna I and Benedictus, leading to a haplographic error [SteibLoys]
84–88v	Missa Solve jubenti deo	Gregorius Braun	Braun, Gregorius
Missa Solve jubenti deo Braun, Gregorius Appears on: 84–88v Genres: Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Gregorius Braun Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] super Solve jubenti deo (K-G-C-S) (missing from B book due to lost folios)
89–97v	Missa Ein frölich Wesen: KGCSA	Hennricus Isaac	Isaac, Heinrich (ca. 1450–1517)
Missa Ein frölich Wesen: KGCSA Isaac, Heinrich (ca. 1450–1517) Appears on: 89–97v Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Hennricus Isaac Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Ein frölich wesen (K-G-C-S-A) (incomplete in B book due to lost folios)
98–105v	Missa Salva nos Domine	Hennricus Isaac	Isaac, Heinrich (ca. 1450–1517) Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518) (?)
Missa Salva nos Domine Isaac, Heinrich (ca. 1450–1517) Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518) (?) Appears on: 98–105v Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Hennricus Isaac Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] super Salva nos domine (K-G-C-S-A)
106–111v	Missa Sine nomine KGCSA	Georgius Brackh	Brack, Georg
Missa Sine nomine KGCSA Brack, Georg Appears on: 106–111v Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Georgius Brackh Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa Sine nomine] (K-G-C-S-A)
111v–117	Missa Bergerette Savoyenne	Anon. (not Brumel)	Anonymous
Missa Bergerette Savoyenne Anonymous Appears on: 111v–117 Genres: Mass Ordinary Source Attribution: Anon. (not Brumel) Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Bergeronette sandiene [= Missa Bergerette savoyenne?] (K-G-C-S-A)
117v–126	Missa Malheur me bat: KGCSA	Obrecht/ [A. Agricola]	Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505)
Missa Malheur me bat: KGCSA Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505) Appears on: 117v–126 Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Obrecht/ [A. Agricola] Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Malheur me bat (K-G-C-S-A)
126–134v	Missa Scaramella KGCSA	Jacobus Obrecht	Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505)
Missa Scaramella KGCSA Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505) Appears on: 126–134v Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Jacobus Obrecht Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] super Scaramella (K-G-C-S-A)
135–140v	Missa Tous les regrets [2nd tradition]: KGCS	[La Rue]	Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518)
Missa Tous les regrets [2nd tradition]: KGCS Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518) Appears on: 135–140v Genres: Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: [La Rue] Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] Tous le regretz (K-G-C-S)
140v–146v	Missa L'homme armé 6.1	Loÿset Compere/[Josquin]	Compère, Loyset (ca. 1445–1518) Despres, Josquin (ca. 1450–1521) (?)
Missa L'homme armé 6.1 Compère, Loyset (ca. 1445–1518) Despres, Josquin (ca. 1450–1521) (?) Appears on: 140v–146v Genres: Agnus Dei, Credo (patrem omnipotentem), Gloria (et in terra pax), Kyrie eleison, Mass Ordinary, Sanctus [& Benedictus] Source Attribution: Loÿset Compere/[Josquin] Voice: [no designation] Languages: Latin, Greek Voice Text: [Missa] super Lomme arme (K-G-C-S-A) 6.2

Composer	Compositions
Anonymous	Missa Bergerette Savoyenne – 111v–117
Brack, Georg	Missa Sine nomine KGCSA – 106–111v
Braun, Anton	Missa Vous marchez debout KGCSA – 35v–40
Braun, Gregorius	Missa Solve jubenti deo – 84–88v
Champion, Nicolas (ca. 1475–1533)	Missa Allez Regrets K-G-C-S-A – 59–65v
Compère, Loyset (ca. 1445–1518)	(?) Missa De tous biens plaine – 80v–84 Missa L'homme armé 6.1 – 140v–146v
Despres, Josquin (ca. 1450–1521)	(?) Missa L'homme armé 6.1 – 140v–146v
Isaac, Heinrich (ca. 1450–1517)	Missa Ein frölich Wesen: KGCSA – 89–97v Missa Salva nos Domine – 98–105v
Notens, Johannes	(?) Missa De tous biens plaine – 80v–84
Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505)	Missa Adieu mes amours: KGCSA – 46v–53 Missa Libenter gloriabor: KGCSA – 66–73v Missa Malheur me bat: KGCSA – 117v–126 Missa Scaramella KGCSA – 126–134v
Ockeghem, Jean de (ca. 1410–1497)	Missa Cuiusvis Toni = Missa Omnium tonorum – 53v–58v
Pipelare, Mattheus (ca. 1450–ca. 1515)	Missa Omnium carminum K-G-C-S-A – 40v–46
Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518)	Missa Ecce advenit [Missa Sancto Antonio]: K-G-C-S – 74–80 (?) Missa Salva nos Domine – 98–105v Missa Tous les regrets [2nd tradition]: KGCS – 135–140v
Venedier, Vitalis	Missa Benedictionum omnium: K-G-C-S-A – 1–9 Missa Freuntlich und mild K-G-C-S-A – 9v–19 Missa L'homme armé: K-G-C-S-A – 27v–35 Missa Surge virgo: K-G-C-S-A – 19v–27

Composition	Composers (? Uncertain)	Folios / Pages
Missa Adieu mes amours: KGCSA	Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505)	46v–53
Missa Allez Regrets K-G-C-S-A	Champion, Nicolas (ca. 1475–1533)	59–65v
Missa Benedictionum omnium: K-G-C-S-A	Venedier, Vitalis	1–9
Missa Bergerette Savoyenne	Anonymous	111v–117
Missa Cuiusvis Toni = Missa Omnium tonorum	Ockeghem, Jean de (ca. 1410–1497)	53v–58v
Missa De tous biens plaine	Compère, Loyset (ca. 1445–1518) (?) Notens, Johannes (?)	80v–84
Missa Ecce advenit [Missa Sancto Antonio]: K-G-C-S	Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518)	74–80
Missa Ein frölich Wesen: KGCSA	Isaac, Heinrich (ca. 1450–1517)	89–97v
Missa Freuntlich und mild K-G-C-S-A	Venedier, Vitalis	9v–19
Missa L'homme armé 6.1	Compère, Loyset (ca. 1445–1518) Despres, Josquin (ca. 1450–1521) (?)	140v–146v
Missa L'homme armé: K-G-C-S-A	Venedier, Vitalis	27v–35
Missa Libenter gloriabor: KGCSA	Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505)	66–73v
Missa Malheur me bat: KGCSA	Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505)	117v–126
Missa Omnium carminum K-G-C-S-A	Pipelare, Mattheus (ca. 1450–ca. 1515)	40v–46
Missa Salva nos Domine	Isaac, Heinrich (ca. 1450–1517) Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518) (?)	98–105v
Missa Scaramella KGCSA	Obrecht, Jacobus (ca. 1457–1505)	126–134v
Missa Sine nomine KGCSA	Brack, Georg	106–111v
Missa Solve jubenti deo	Braun, Gregorius	84–88v
Missa Surge virgo: K-G-C-S-A	Venedier, Vitalis	19v–27
Missa Tous les regrets [2nd tradition]: KGCS	Rue, Pierre de la (ca. 1452–1518)	135–140v
Missa Vous marchez debout KGCSA	Braun, Anton	35v–40

Set: Berlin MS Mus. 40634

Type: Partbooks

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Steib, Murray. 1993. Loyset Compère and His Recently Rediscovered Missa De tous biens plaine. Journal of Musicology, 437-454. Notes: contents list.

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Census-Catalogue of Manuscript Sources of Polyphonic Music 1400-1550

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NB: Migrated from old site. Credit for notes may not be completely accurate. Census Catalogue of Music Description