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Gode in udir quel ch'egli ad altri puote
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Gode in udir quel ch'egli ad altri puote by Giaches de Wert — Lyrics
Gode in udir quel ch'egli ad altri puote,
Far chiaro, ro poi che della luce Donno,
Nelle tenebre altrui scopre il sereno,
Tali nel Regio cor le sacre note,
Gl' impress'il Dio de Dei che far lo ponno,
Tra noi felice e'n ciel beato a pieno.
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About Gode in udir quel ch'egli ad altri puote
The composer Giaches de Wert, a master of the Italian madrigal, wrote this SATTB setting of a secular text that speaks of justice, charity, clemency, and faith. The poem praises a ruler whose virtuous example illuminates the world, much like divine light dispels darkness. The madrigal's musical setting would have been intended for sophisticated private performance during the Renaissance. The rich five-voice texture allows for intricate contrapuntal interplay and expressive harmonic language, reflecting the nobility and gravitas of the poem's subject matter. This piece offers a compelling opportunity for choirs to explore the expressive possibilities of the Italian Renaissance madrigal.
