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Farsi padre l'un Duce, e l'altro sposo
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Farsi padre l'un Duce, e l'altro sposo by Giovanni Battista Mosto — Lyrics
Farsi padre l'un Duce,e l'altro sposo,
A Donna saggia,a gratiosa figlia,
Vidi dal ciel'il sol con maraviglia,
E procurar al mondo alto riposo,
Visse l'Esperia in stato lagrimoso,
Et hor comincia à serenar le ciglia,
E scorg'aperto che'l suo ben consiglia,
De gl'antichi honor suoi fatto geloso.
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About Farsi padre l'un Duce, e l'altro sposo
Giovanni Battista Mosto's Farsi padre l'un Duce, e l'altro sposo is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices, sung in Italian. The text paints a vivid scene, beginning with the sun appearing from the heavens in wonder, bringing peace to the world. It describes a formerly sorrowful 'Esperia' (likely referring to Italy) now beginning to brighten, guarding its ancient honours jealously. The poem speaks of a time when this land knew no fear of iron or fire, contrasting it with past barbarity. It concludes by celebrating the present protection offered by two leaders ('duce' and 'sposo'), whose virtue shines as brightly as the sun, defending the land from enemy fury.
