Di quà di là va le noiose piume

Orlando di Lasso's SATTB madrigal Di quà di là va le noiose piume opens with a busy, active texture, the voices weaving around each other. The music captures the restless energy of the text, which speaks of someone who cannot rest, constantly looking out of the window. The poet describes this person's desire to see if Aurora, the dawn, has yet scattered roses and lilies before the morning light, and even after daybreak, longs to see the sky adorned with stars. Lasso's setting reflects this yearning, with moments of intense activity contrasted with passages of delicate beauty, painting a vivid sonic picture of the text's imagery and emotion.