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Fertur in conviviis
Staff Notation • Secular, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Fertur in conviviis by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
;Version 1, (1565) Pro
Fertur in conviviis vinus vina vinum.
Masculinum displicet, placet femininum;
Et in neutro genere vinum est divinum,
Loqui facit clericum optimum latinum.
Volo inter omnia vinum pertransire:
Vinum facit vetulas leviter salire
Et ditescit pauperes, claudos facit ire,
Mutis dat eloquium, et surdis audire.
Potatores incliti semper sunt benigni
Tam senes quam juvenes; in aeterno igni
Cruciantur rustici, qui non sunt tam digni,
Ut gustare noverint bonum haustum vini.
Meum est propositum in taberna mori
Et vinum apponere sitienti ori;
Ut dicant cum venerint angelorum chori:
"Deus sit propitius huic potatori".
Et plus quam ecclesiam diligam tabernam:
Illam nullo tempore sprevi neque spernam,
Donec sanctos angelos venientes cernam,
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About Fertur in conviviis
Orlando di Lasso’s Fertur in conviviis is a spirited secular work for two SATB choirs. Its complex, imitative texture vividly depicts the joys and revelry of feasting, a theme explored in the Latin text. The music moves with a lively energy, reflecting the text’s celebration of wine as a source of pleasure and inspiration. The text poetically praises wine for its ability to loosen tongues, bring joy to all ages, and even enrich the poor. Lasso masterfully captures this exuberance through his sophisticated vocal writing, making it a vibrant and engaging piece for choir.
