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A quand'a quand' havea una vicina
Staff Notation • Secular, Villanellas
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A quand'a quand' havea una vicina by Adrian Willaert — Lyrics
A quand' a quand' havea una vicina
Ch'er' a vedere la stella Diana.
Tu tu la vedevi.
Tu tu li parlavi.
Beato te se la basciavi tu.
Che veramente pare una regina
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About A quand'a quand' havea una vicina
Adrian Willaert’s A quand' a quand' havea una vicina is a charming secular villanella for SAAT voices, sung in Italian. This delightful genre, popular in the Renaissance, often features simple, direct melodies and witty texts. The lyrics here present a light-hearted dialogue, a humorous lament about a neighbour, perhaps seen as too beautiful, who has 'a look to see the star Diana.' The speaker envies someone else who 'saw her, spoke to her, and kissed her.' It expresses a desire for contentment, only to find one's efforts empty-handed. The music likely reflects this playful, amorous, and slightly melancholic mood, making it a perfect choice for a lighter moment in a concert programme.
