Lasso #1 Beatus Vir Duet
By Orlando Di Lassi c.1532-1594
 Arranged By Frances Demoretcky 7/1/2025
 
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Composed by Orlando di Lasso as part of his pedagogical bicinia, Beatus Vir exemplifies the independent contrapuntal characteristics of late Renaissance vocal repertoire. This barless transcription invites flexible phrasing and attention to voice leading—core interpretive skills explored in my July 2025 ARS-NOVA article, “How to Play Barless Renaissance Music.” The duet serves as both a historical artifact and a hands-on study in Renaissance polyphonic fluency.
 
 
No. of Recorder Parts:
2
Difficulty:
Easy
Occasion:
Any
Libraries:
Play-alongs, Arrangements and Transcriptions
Date Added:
07/03/2025
Style:
Renaissance/Baroque/Classical