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Goe, lovely rose
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Goe, lovely rose by Stuart Moffatt — Lyrics
Goe, lovely rose,
Goe, lovely rose,
Goe, lovely, lovely rose,
tell her that wastes her time and mee,
tell her that wastes her time and mee,
tell her that wastes her time and mee,
that now she knows, she knows,
that now she knows, she knows,
that now she knows
when I resemble her to thee,
when I resemble her to thee,
when I resemble her to thee,
how sweet and fair she seems to be.
how sweet and fair she seems to be.
she seems to be
she seems to be.
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About Goe, lovely rose
Stuart Moffatt's Goe, lovely rose is a delightful SATB setting of English secular verse, written in the spirit of the Renaissance madrigal. The music opens with a gentle, imitative texture, with the voices weaving intricate lines that capture the delicate beauty of the rose. As the text unfolds, the composer uses word painting to convey the longing and emotional plea of the speaker. The piece explores themes of unrequited love, the fleeting nature of beauty, and the desire for recognition. The interplay between the four vocal parts creates a rich and expressive sound world, making this a charming addition to any madrigal or mixed-voice choir's repertoire. The music effectively conveys the poem's central metaphor, urging the rose to carry a message of love and admiration.
