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Crudelissima Donna
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Crudelissima Donna by Luzzasco Luzzaschi — Lyrics
Crudelissima Donna,
il tuono esser vorrei
poi che lampo voi sete, a gli occhi miei,
e fulmine al mio core.
Che se freddo timore
del suo rimbombo sì v'ingombra il petto,
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About Crudelissima Donna
Sung in Italian, Crudelissima Donna is a secular madrigal for five voices (SAAAB). It sets a text that describes the singer's yearning to be thunder, lightning, and thunderbolt for his lady. He wishes he could be so formidable that she would seek his help, even though she currently holds him captive in life. Luzzasco Luzzaschi was a prominent composer of the late Renaissance, known for his expressive and sophisticated madrigals. This work, with its dramatic text and intricate vocal writing, would make a striking addition to a program of Italian Renaissance part-music.
