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Dapoi che sotto'l ciel cosa non vidi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Dapoi che sotto'l ciel cosa non vidi by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Dapoi che sotto'l ciel cosa non vidi,
stabile e ferma tutto sbigottito
mi volsi e dissi guarda in che ti fidi?
risposi, nel signor, nor che mai fallito,
Non ha promessa a chi si fida in lui,
ma veggio ben che'l mondo m'ha schernito.
E sento quel ch'io son' e quel ch'i fui,
E veggio andar anzi volar' il tempo
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About Dapoi che sotto'l ciel cosa non vidi
Orlando di Lasso's five-part madrigal Dapoi che sotto'l ciel cosa non vidi is a secular work for SSATB voices. The text expresses a profound personal crisis, a realisation of the fleeting nature of time, and a lament over past mistakes. The poet questions what can be trusted in a world that seems to mock him, ultimately finding solace only in divine grace. Lasso's music reflects this emotional journey, moving from introspection to a hopeful plea for spiritual intervention. The composer masterfully crafts the vocal lines to convey the text's sense of urgency and deep feeling. This is a poignant exploration of faith and human frailty, set to a rich and complex musical score.
