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Donne che di bellezz' e honestade
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Donne che di bellezz' e honestade by Anonymous — Lyrics
Donne che di bellezz’e honestade
Tra l’altre donne’ i primi seggi’ havete
E tutt’il mond’in gentil foc’ardete
E set’un fior di questa nostra etate
Dal più bel il più bel natura tolse
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About Donne che di bellezz' e honestade
This Italian madrigal, by an anonymous composer, is a secular work for SSATTB voices. It opens with an address to noble ladies, praising their beauty and virtue, and elevating them above all others. The text continues to describe them as a flower of this age, chosen by nature and heaven for their unparalleled qualities, suggesting their creation was a rare and divine act. The composer uses the rich texture of SSATTB to capture the celebratory and admiring tone of the poem, making it ideal for a sophisticated choral program or an occasion celebrating esteemed individuals.
