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Che giova dunque
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Che giova dunque by Cipriano de Rore — Lyrics
Che giova dunque perché tutta spalme
La mia barchetta, poi che’n fra gli scogli
E ritenut’anchor da tai duo nodi?
Tù che da gli altri ch’in diversi modi
Legan’ il mondo in tutto mi disciogli,
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About Che giova dunque
Cipriano de Rore's Che giova dunque is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices, sung in Italian. This is a mature work from the Renaissance, exploring a deeply personal and emotional text. The poet describes a small boat tossed among rocks and tied by knots, feeling unable to break free. The lyrics express a plea for liberation from a profound shame, with the speaker feeling like someone who dreams of death, wanting to defend themselves but lacking the means. De Rore's masterful setting captures the anguish and desperation of the text, making it a powerful choice for a discerning choir looking for expressive Italian Renaissance repertoire.
