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Giovane illustre
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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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.
STTTB · Renato Calcaterra
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Giovane illustre by Alessandro Striggio — Lyrics
PRIMA PARTE
Giovane illustre sopr'il Mincio nata
Per far del nido tuo nov'oriente
Che surg'a par del sol chiar'e lucente
Si t'ha Dio stesso di sua man ornata.
SECONDA PARTE
Alma reale a cui somm'honestate
Somma gratia e valor somma beltate
Fan riccho cerchio di bel smalt'e d'oro
Al lucido thesoro
Delle gemme del ciel ch'in te risplende
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About Giovane illustre
Alessandro Striggio’s Giovane illustre unfolds with a rich, intricate texture for STTTB voices. The composer masterfully shapes the Italian text, which praises a noble lady. The music reflects the imagery of light and virtue, with moments of striking harmonic colour and vocal interplay. Its construction, with clear textual divisions, suggests a programmatic intent, moving from the lady’s birth and divine adornment to her noble qualities and lasting legacy. This secular madrigal offers substantial challenges and rewards for an accomplished choir, showcasing both contrapuntal skill and expressive depth in its portrayal of idealised beauty and honour.
