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E lo prese per mano
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Pothárn Imre
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E lo prese per mano by Jacquet de Berchem — Lyrics
E lo prese per mano, e seco scorse
Di molte cose di silenzio degne :
E poi disse : Figliuol, tu non sai forse
Che in Francia accada, ancor che tu ne vegne.
Sappi che ' l vostro Orlando , perchè torse
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About E lo prese per mano
In this Italian secular madrigal, Jacquet de Berchem depicts a moment of paternal counsel. The words express a warning to his son, relating how Orlando has fallen from God's grace due to straying from the right path. The composer sets this narrative in four-part harmony for SATB choir. This setting captures the drama of the text, highlighting divine retribution for those most loved. It is a fine example of Renaissance part-music, exploring both textual meaning and vocal sonority.
