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Cara Germania
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.
SATB.SATB · Gerhard Weydt
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Cara Germania by Giaches de Wert — Lyrics
Cara Germania mia, quanto ti deggio.
Quanto di deggio, cara Italia mia.
Da Barbara gentil render mi veggio
L’antica età dell’or ch’in me fioria.
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About Cara Germania
Giaches de Wert’s Cara Germania is a richly scored eight-part madrigal for double choir, setting a poem of praise for a beloved land, perhaps sung on a festive occasion. The text expresses deep gratitude for the return of a golden age and the elevation to high honours, invoking the gods to remain and make the earth as blessed as heaven. De Wert, a master of the Italian madrigal tradition, crafts intricate counterpoint and expressive harmony to capture the nobility and patriotic fervour of the text. This substantial work would provide a grand centrepiece for a programme of Renaissance part-music, showcasing the ensemble’s vocal colour and technical prowess.
