Come lume di notte
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Come lume di notte by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
About Come lume di notte
Orlando di Lasso’s Come lume di notte paints a poignant picture of a life tossed by the fickle waves of love and fortune. The text describes a mariner who, having entrusted his journey to the gentle breeze, finds himself shipwrecked on treacherous rocks rather than reaching a safe harbour. The imagery evokes a sense of deep regret and disillusionment as the speaker reflects on a life that has drifted far from its intended course. This secular Italian madrigal for TTBB voices masterfully captures the emotional turmoil and the longing for redemption, offering a profound meditation on human vulnerability and the search for peace amidst life's storms.