Figli d'Euterpe e Clyo

Marco Antonio de Pordenon's Figli d'Euterpe e Clyo is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices. The music opens with a rich polyphonic texture, immediately establishing a sense of grandeur and celebration. The composer skillfully crafts interplay between the five parts, highlighting the text's theme of praise. The Italian lyrics speak of the Muses (Euterpe and Clio) adding their voices to human endeavor, and celebrate a Cornelia lineage, calling them fortunate and content for their achievements. The text extols this lineage's intelligence and renown, noting their triumphs are known across regions, from the Adriatic to the Tiber.