Et hora il canto e'l refrigerio e l'aura
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Et hora il canto e'l refrigerio e l'aura by Giovanni da Cremona — Lyrics
About Et hora il canto e'l refrigerio e l'aura
Giovanni da Cremona's Et hora il canto e'l refrigerio e l'aura is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices, written in Italian. The text paints a picture of a lover seeking solace and refreshment in the shade of a noble plant, escaping the world's fleeting pleasures. The imagery shifts in the second part to a more arduous pursuit of glory, where the lover hoped to gather leaves and flowers nourished by sun and air. However, the third part reveals the dangers lurking within the dense woods – a place of intricate snares and sharp thorns, suggesting that the path to true virtue and reward is fraught with peril and requires careful navigation. This complex and evocative text, set to rich polyphony, offers a profound reflection on love, ambition, and the challenges of life's journey.