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Donna de la real stirpe discesa
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Donna de la real stirpe discesa by Giaches de Wert — Lyrics
Donna de la real stirpe discesa,
Ch'al gallico terreno,
Le legge imponi e'l freno,
La cui fama immortal per tutti e intesa,
Sostegno unico e solo in questa etade,
De la virtud'oppressa,
Che per voi s'erg'in speme e libertade.
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About Donna de la real stirpe discesa
Giaches de Wert's madrigal for SATTB voices begins with a rich, imitative texture, gradually unfolding the complex harmonic language characteristic of the genre. The composer masterfully navigates the Italian text, which praises a noblewoman of royal lineage. She is described as a sole support in this age, bringing hope and freedom to oppressed virtue. The text then shifts to a humble supplication, where the poet, confessing his lowliness, pleads that his great desire to serve her always may not be diminished by his lowly state. The music reflects this emotional journey through its dynamic interplay and sensitive setting of the words.
