Ludus de decem virginibus : recovery of the sung liturgical core of the Thuringian Zehnjungfrauenspiel / by Renate Amstutz.
| Author/creator | Amstutz, Renate, 1936- |
| Other author | Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Toronto : Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, ©2002. |
| Description | xxxvi, 412 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, music ; 24 cm + 1 microfiche in pocket. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies and texts, 0082-5328 ; 140 Studies and texts (Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies) ; 140. ^A184403 |
| Contents | Editions of the Thuringian (Lddv) and a re-examination of its Latin manuscript text. The editions of the Ludus de decem virginibus ; Palaeographical re-examination of the Latin text sections in MS A ; Preliminary re-edition of the Latin text of MS A -- The evidence of the stage directions for the performance of the Latin chants. The silete calls ; Cantare, respondere, incipere, responsorium, invitatorium ; Dicere and respondere in the stage directions ; No directions for the performance of the chants ; Summary -- The restoration of the Latin chants of the Lddv: their significance in medieval liturgy and drama. Testimonium domini ; Regnum mundi ; Silete and Silete longam horam ; Homo quidam fecit ; Dicite invitatis ; Sint lumbi vestri ; Emendemus in melius ; Tribularer si nescirem ; Beati eritis cum vos oderint homines ; Surgite vigilemus ; Date nobis de oleo vestro and Ne forte (non) sufficiat ; Omnipotens pater ; Sed eamus oleum emere ; Ecce sponsus venit ; Regnum mundi ; Veni electa mea ; Transite ad me omnes ; Sanctus sanctus sanctus ; Gloria et honor ; Iniquitates nostras ; Qui tempus congrue peniten(cie) perdiderit ; Domine domine aperi nobis and Amen amen dico vobis ; Recordare virgo mater ; Exaudi etc. ; Miserere miserere miserere populo tuo ; Celum et terra transibunt ; Cecidit corona and Deficit gaudium -- Review and summary -- The sung liturgical core of the Ludus de decem virginibus with text and music restored from 'collateral' medieval sources. Notes on the edition of the chants ; The sung Latin core of the Lddv -- Conclusion -- Catalogue for chants -- Appendix: Facsimiles. |
| Abstract | Ludus de decem Virginibus refers to a medieval play, also known as the Thuringian Zehnjungfrauenspiel, which is the focus of this interdisciplinary book. It reconstructs the play's Latin liturgical elements and explores its connection to medieval liturgical traditions and the story of the ten virgins from the Bible. |
| General note | Includes a catalogue on microfiche containing extensive documentation for the liturgical and dramatic sources investigated. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 362-396) and indexes. |
| Other title | Thüringisches Zehnjungfrauenspiel. |
| ISBN | 0888441401 |