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Durch mein fleissiges
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Durch mein fleissiges by Gemignano Capilupi — Lyrics
Durch mein fleissiges und vilfaltigs bitten,
kan ich feins Lieb bey dir ditz nicht erhalten,
dasz du bedächtst, was ich deintwegn erlidten.
Meine kläglige stimm thust du wol hören,
und sichst wie ich gegn dir mein Händ thu falten,
noch wilt du dich daran doch gar nicht kehren.
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About Durch mein fleissiges
Gemignano Capilupi's secular German madrigal for SST voices opens with a gentle, imitative texture, the three parts weaving together to express the singer's pleas. The text laments the beloved's indifference despite persistent and heartfelt entreaties. The composer uses the close harmony and contrapuntal interplay to underscore the lover's pain and desperation, building towards the fear of death should their appeals remain unheeded. This intimate setting captures the Renaissance fascination with word painting, highlighting the emotional weight of unrequited love through its intricate vocal lines and expressive harmonies.
