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A piè d'un lauro
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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A piè d'un lauro by Paolo Isnardi — Lyrics
A piè d'un lauro, che soavi venti
Scotean, con dolci accenti,
Mi vivea più, che mai, lieto, e felice.
Hor poi, che del suo verde
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About A piè d'un lauro
Paolo Isnardi's A piè d'un lauro is a secular Italian madrigal for SSAAT choir. Its music vividly captures the shifting mood of the text. The opening depicts a state of joy and happiness, with smooth, flowing lines and a gentle texture. However, as the season changes and the laurel tree loses its leaves, the music becomes more agitated, reflecting the singer's growing unhappiness and frustration. The madrigal masterfully contrasts the initial delight with later despair, culminating in a poignant expression of unrequited love. The interplay between the six voices creates a rich and complex sound world, characteristic of the Italian madrigal tradition.
