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E quella certa speme
Staff Notation • Sacred, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Kevin Komisaruk
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E quella certa speme by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
E quella certa speme e quella fede
di cui l’alma si fa bella e celeste l’accompagnia d’ogn’ or
sin ch’ella il piede sciolga da lacci dell’ umana veste.
E quell’ amor che nell’ eterna sede la segue ancor,
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About E quella certa speme
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s E quella certa speme is a masterful example of the Italian Renaissance madrigal. Set for SATTB voices, this sacred work draws on a text that speaks of a steadfast hope and faith, a love that guides the soul towards heavenly devotion and away from earthly temptations. The music embodies the spiritual yearning expressed in the lyrics, creating a serene and devotional atmosphere. Palestrina’s characteristic clarity of line and rich harmonic language are evident, making this a poignant and expressive setting of a deeply felt religious sentiment.
