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Due rose fresche
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Due rose fresche by Agostino Agresta — Lyrics
Due rose fresche e colte in paradiso
l'altro ieri nascend’il di primo di Maggio
Bel dono e d'un amante antico e saggio.
Tra due minori egualmente diviso
Con si dolce parlar e con un riso
Da far innamorar un uomo selvaggio
Di sfavillante ed amoroso raggio
E l’un e l’altro fe’ cangiare il viso.
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About Due rose fresche
Agostino Agresta's Due rose fresche is a secular Italian madrigal for a large SSATTB choir. The music opens with a depiction of the text's imagery, with the divided voices creating a rich, sonorous texture. The polyphony effectively portrays the contrasting emotions of the text, as the singer compares two roses to a lover's gift, evoking a sense of wonder and budding romance. The interplay between the voices mirrors the dialogue and reflections on love and beauty, culminating in a jubilant celebration of eloquent expression and a happy day.
