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Ben sono i premi tuoi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ben sono i premi tuoi by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Ben sono i premi tuoi, signor mio, degni,
Onde non schifi il cor stratio ne morte,
E quella che prometti, eterna sorte,
Onde ogni ben mortal l'huom sprezzi e sdegni.
Sien di lagrime ogn'hor quest'occhi pregni,
E quant' io miro sol,noia m'apporte;
Contra me s'erga il fier nemico e forte,
Et usi al danno mio tutti gl'ingegni.
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About Ben sono i premi tuoi
Orlando di Lasso's Ben sono i premi tuoi is a substantial Italian madrigal for SSATTB voices. Written for a secular context, it explores the paradox of suffering willingly endured for the promise of spiritual reward. The text, a sonnet by Gabriele Fiamma, moves from the acceptance of hardship and death to a joyful anticipation of heavenly bliss, framing personal loss as a pathway to eternal union with God. Lasso’s setting likely reflects this emotional journey, moving from turmoil to ultimate serenity through rich, polychoral textures and intricate polyphony. The demanding vocal writing is suited for accomplished choirs seeking to explore the expressive depth of the late Renaissance madrigal.
