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Good Love, then fly thou to her
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.
SSATTB · Brian Russell
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Good Love, then fly thou to her by Thomas Morley — Lyrics
Good Love, then fly thou to her,
And see if thou canst woo her:
Go sweet and turn about her,
For sure I die without her.
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About Good Love, then fly thou to her
This delightful madrigal by Thomas Morley is perfect for a light-hearted concert programme, perhaps during the spring or summer months. The text, set in English, speaks of a lover imploring Cupid to go to his beloved and plead his case. Should she reject him, however, the lover asks Love to return no more, as his suffering would be unbearable. The rich SSATTB voicing allows for a full, resonant sound, bringing out the playful yet poignant emotions of the text. Morley's skill in word-painting is evident as the music mirrors the journey of Love and the lover's despair. This secular part-song from the Renaissance era offers a charming musical and textual experience.
