SE07 EP02 - How Did the Parts of the Mass Ordinary Get Arranged into Groups in the Kyriale? with Dr. Andrew Kirkman
Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast
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The Evolution of Polyphonic Mass Cycles
This chapter explores the historical importance of early polyphonic mass cycles, focusing on the Cistercian and Franciscan orders' impact on the organization of the Mass Ordinary. It examines the transformation of liturgical practices in the 13th century and the modern musicological perspectives that have emerged, contrasting early intentions of devotional expression with contemporary interpretations.
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