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Donna gentil
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Donna gentil by Enrico Radesca — Lyrics
Donna gentil, saper da voi desio
che fa hogg' il cor mio,
che con voi sempre dimora
e quand' è notte quand' è giorno ancora.
Io qui d'assanni pieno e di cordoglio
meschin' ogn'hor mi doglio
e piango la mia strana forte,
e per uscir di guai chia mola morte.
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About Donna gentil
A poignant setting of a secular Italian text, Enrico Radesca's Donna gentil for two voices (soprano and bass) captures the lament of a lover consumed by unrequited affection. The text expresses the singer's constant longing and sorrow, a yearning for the beloved who remains distant. He grapples with his despair, wishing for release even from death, yet his devotion and hope for eventual pity persist. This madrigal, characteristic of the Renaissance period, offers a dramatic portrayal of romantic anguish. It would be an expressive choice for a choir seeking to explore the rich emotional landscape of secular vocal music from this era.
