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Donna da vostri sguardi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Donna da vostri sguardi by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Donna, da vostri sguardi
Escon pungenti dardi
E da begl'occhi amor prende diletto,
Di trafiggermi ognor con essi il petto.
E s’io le belle chiome
Vengo a mirar, ahi come
Da duro laccio, anzi catene forte
Stringer mi sento il cor vicino a morte.
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About Donna da vostri sguardi
Luca Marenzio's Donna da vostri sguardi is a secular madrigal for SAB choir. The music opens with a lively interplay of voices, capturing the text's amorous sentiment. The Italian lyrics speak of the torment of love, with Cupid's darts shot from the lady's eyes causing pain. Her hair is described as a snare, and her words ignite an unquenchable fire. Marenzio masterfully depicts these contrasting images of pain and pleasure, the 'sweet game' of love, through shifts in texture and harmony. The composer's skill in setting such vivid emotional content makes this a compelling work for a choir seeking expressive Renaissance part-music.
