Con lei fuss'io
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
3 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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Con lei fuss'io by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
About Con lei fuss'io
Orlando di Lasso's Italian madrigal Con lei fuss'io is written for five voices (SATTB). The text vividly contrasts the natural world's need for rest with the singer's own sleepless suffering, a theme common in the genre. As night falls, animals seek shelter, but the singer's longing persists, turning to tears and a desperate wish for day, even as the sun rises. The secular poem expresses profound personal anguish. This piece is ideal for a choir seeking a challenging and emotionally resonant Renaissance work.