The Frescobaldi Thematic Catalogue Online
Frescobaldi (disputed): F1.01. Messa sopra l’aria della Monica
Scoring: C, C, A, A, T, T, B, B, Bc
Genre: Mass
Key/Signature: G /♭
Main Source: Laterano XI n. 8
Notes: Main scribe: Nicolò Borbone, with a few small additions by Frescobaldi in the organ part. According to Annibaldi the manuscript evidence argues against Frescobaldi’s authorship. Other scholars disagree with Annibaldi’s interpretation of the evidence, and continue to believe Frescobaldi to be the author. See the Notes to F 2.14 for other Monica settings attributed to Frescobaldi.
