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Deh foss'il ver
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Deh foss'il ver by Alessandro Striggio — Lyrics
Deh, foss[fuss]’il ver, che miei fosser[fusser] quest’occhi,
Il bianco seno e quelle
Labbra vermiglie e belle!
Vostri[Vostre] son, Signor mio, ma non vi sono
Gradit’e care, e dispregiat’il dono.
Anzi l’adoro!
Et perché non debb’io
Adorar la cagion d’ogni ben mio?
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About Deh foss'il ver
Alessandro Striggio's Deh foss'il ver is a rich madrigal for two mixed choirs, SSTTBB and SSAATB, sung in Italian. Its elaborate scoring for 11 voices creates a complex and dramatic texture, ideal for showcasing the expressive capabilities of a large choral ensemble. The text, a passionate and introspective poem, explores themes of love, devotion, and the bittersweet pain of unreturned affection. The speaker questions the ownership of their eyes and lips, which they have surrendered to their beloved. The music reflects the emotional turmoil of the text, moving from moments of adoration to expressions of jealousy and doubt. This work offers a compelling opportunity for choirs to engage with the intricate polyphony and emotional depth characteristic of the Italian madrigal tradition.
