This edition was prepared by Allen Garvin — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Fly Love aloft
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
Preview
0
0
3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Fly Love aloft by John Wilbye — Lyrics
Fly, Love, aloft to heav'n and look out Fortune,
Then sweetly, sweetly, sweetly her importune,
That I from my Calisto best beloved
Read full lyrics
About Fly Love aloft
John Wilbye was a prominent English composer of the late Renaissance, known for his masterful madrigals. This secular work, Fly Love aloft, is for SAT voices and showcases the expressive possibilities of English text in polyphonic settings. The lyrics explore themes of love, fortune, and pleading with Cupid to influence destiny. The composer crafts intricate vocal lines that reflect the emotional nuances of the poem, creating a rich and engaging musical experience. Wilbye's madrigals are highly regarded for their melodic beauty and harmonic inventiveness, making this piece a fine example of the genre.
