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Donna leggiadr' et bella
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 leggiadr' et bella by Philippe Verdelot — Lyrics
Donna leggiadr'et bella
Che con le vostre luci m'accendeste
Il dì che la mia stella
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About Donna leggiadr' et bella
Philippe Verdelot's secular Italian madrigal Donna leggiadr' et bella sets words of ardent devotion. The speaker, struck by the beauty of his beloved, implores her not to let his fate be death, now that fortune has made him hers. This work is written for SATB choir, and its plaintive text is expressively shaped by Verdelot's clear and graceful musical lines. It is a fine example of the Italian madrigal tradition, capturing a poignant moment of romantic plea within its polyphonic texture.
