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Come, come let's begin
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Come, come let's begin by Thomas Weelkes — Lyrics
Come, come lets begin to revel't out,
And tread the hilles and dales about,
That hilles and dales and woodes may sound,
An echo to this warbling round.
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About Come, come let's begin
Thomas Weelkes invites us to join in a joyous revelry, with voices echoing through hills and dales. This secular madrigal, set in English, calls for merriment and music, urging everyone to dance. The text paints a vivid picture of a lively outdoor celebration, where the natural world itself joins in the 'warbling round.' It's a scene of unbridled delight, where the sweetness of song and the lightness of foot create an atmosphere of pure, unadulterated pleasure. The unusual voicing for two trios, SST and STT, offers exciting possibilities for antiphonal effects and intricate textual setting, making it a rewarding challenge for choirs looking to explore the expressive power of Renaissance part-music.
