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Donna leggiadra e bella
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Donna leggiadra e bella by Adriano della Rota — Lyrics
Donna leggiadra e bella,
Che sembri l'amorosa errante stella,
E ben felice il core,
Che del tuo dolce Amore,
Arde la nott'e'l giorno,
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About Donna leggiadra e bella
Adriano della Rota paints a picture of a graceful and beautiful lady, comparing her to a wandering star. The text expresses the intense feelings of a lover whose heart burns day and night with love for her. It speaks of the fortune of those who dwell with her, sighing and growing angry for her sake, as even the stars flee in her presence. This secular Italian madrigal for SSATB voices captures the Renaissance fascination with Petrarchan ideals of love and beauty. The complex interplay of the five voice parts reflects the intricate emotions described in the text, making it a fine example of the genre.
