This edition was prepared by Andreas Stenberg — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Bon Cacciator
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.
SSA · Andreas Stenberg
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Bon Cacciator by Anonymous — Lyrics
Bon cacciator già mai non perse caccia,
Lo cane che la seguita l'arriva
Però voglio seguir per fin che vivo,
L'agresta con lo tempo fa guarniccia
Pian piao s'ammaturano l'olive.
Però voglio seguire
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About Bon Cacciator
This delightful Italian madrigal for SSA voices opens with a lively depiction of the hunt, full of spirited interplay between the parts. The text, a secular poem, uses the metaphor of a hunter pursuing his quarry to express a fervent desire for love. It speaks of the persistence required to catch the prey, drawing parallels to the pursuit of affection, especially when faced with the vagaries of fortune and the sting of unrequited feelings. The music reflects this adventurous spirit, with agile vocal lines and a clear, engaging texture that captures the excitement of the chase and the earnest plea for love's reward.
