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When Leo X was elected Pope (1513-1521) Vatican Choir had a manuscript of Josquin desPrez c.1450-1521 whose(c.1498) Missa "de Beata Virgine" is featured. Pope Leo had a collection of motets made for his nephew the Duke of Urbino on the occasion of his 1518 wedding, the gift known in history as the "Medici Codex". The composers apparently chosen by Jean Mouton (1459-1522), whose work was known and sung for Christmas, along with Antoine Brumel (c1475-1520); later composers also will be presented such as Cristobal Morales (c1500-1553), The earliest composer will be Johannes Martini (c.1432-1492), Whose Magnificat (tone2) is part of the Liturgy. Others rarely presented include Andes deSilva. Sunday Dec 13, 2026, 5:30 pm The Shrine of Saint Francis Cabrini 701 Fort Washington Ave/190th Manhattan Sunday Dec 20, 2026, 4:30 pm Hudson View Gardens Lounge 128 Pinehurst Ave/183rd (across Bennett Park) Manhattan Both Venues are near the A train, First Concert at 190th St, Second at 181st St; both are on the M4 and M98 Bus lines. Come early and View the nearby Hudson/Palisades and garden trails, some of which lead to the Famous Cloisters Museum and to the Ft Tryon Park Cafe. |