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Formoso vermi formosa Camilla
Staff Notation • Secular, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAATB · Pothárn Imre
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Formoso vermi formosa Camilla by Jacquet de Mantua — Lyrics
Formoso vermi formosa Camilla deorum
atque hominum fausto jungitur auspicio,
tu quatiens claro fulgentem lumine tedam,
o Hymen, o Hymenee.
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About Formoso vermi formosa Camilla
Jacquet de Mantua was a composer of the Franco-Flemish school, active in Italy during the Renaissance. His secular music, including this Italian text, showcases the period's sophisticated part-writing. Formoso vermi formosa Camilla is a joyful celebration of a wedding, invoking Hymen, the god of marriage, along with Cupid, Juno, and the Muses to bless the union. The text expresses wishes for love, peace, and fidelity, creating a festive atmosphere. Scored for SAATB, this work offers a rich texture, ideal for choirs seeking to explore the intricacies of Renaissance vocal polyphony with a text that radiates happiness and auspicious celebration.
