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Adieu, adieu you kind and cruel
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATB · Brian Russell
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Adieu, adieu you kind and cruel by Thomas Morley — Lyrics
Adieu you kind and cruel
And you, mine own sweet Jewel
Adieu, and you adieu,
Thus said these lovers and as they hands were shaking,
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About Adieu, adieu you kind and cruel
This charming English madrigal by Thomas Morley is perfect for a moment of gentle reflection or a touch of melancholy at a concert or recital. The five-part SSATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures, ideal for exploring the expressive qualities of the text. The lyrics tell a poignant story of lovers parting, with the groom overcome by emotion. Morley masterfully captures the scene, from the lovers' farewell to the groom's despair and the lady's tears, creating a vivid musical narrative that resonates with the bittersweet nature of farewell and deep affection.
