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E vago d'incontrar
Staff Notation • Sacred, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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E vago d'incontrar by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
[Pianto primo, octave 51]
Il magnanimo Pietro, che giurato
avea tra mille lance e mille spade
al suo caro Signor morir (cader) a lato,
quando s’accorse, vinto da viltade,
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About E vago d'incontrar
Orlando di Lasso's E vago d'incontrar is a remarkable example of Renaissance part-music, composed for a substantial choir of SSAATTB,SATTTTB voices. Set in Italian, it draws on the rich tradition of the madrigal, showcasing the intricate polyphony and expressive harmonic language characteristic of the era. The text, drawn from Petrarch's 'Pianto primo', depicts the profound remorse of Saint Peter after denying Christ. Lasso masterfully conveys the emotional weight of the lyrics, with the multitude of voices creating a powerful sonic representation of Peter's shame, sorrow, and compassion for his master's suffering, as his heart is pierced by a thousand stabs of regret.
