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Donò Cinzia a Damone
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Donò Cinzia a Damone by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Donò Cinzia a Damone
Una rosa, cred'io, di paradiso
E si vermiglia in viso
Donandola si fece e sì vezzosa
Che parea rosa che donasse rosa.
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About Donò Cinzia a Damone
Luca Marenzio was a master of the Italian madrigal, and this work is a fine example of his skill. Set for SSATTB voices, Donò Cinzia a Damone explores a charming pastoral scene. The text describes Cinthia giving a rose to Damone, so beautiful in her gesture that she herself seemed like a rose. The shepherd, overwhelmed by her beauty and the gift, laments his unworthiness to receive such a precious present. Marenzio's music vividly portrays the tender emotions and pastoral imagery, making this a delightful madrigal for experienced choirs seeking to capture the spirit of the late Renaissance.
