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Grata e benigna donna
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB|MsATB · Pothárn Imre
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Grata e benigna donna by Adrian Willaert — Lyrics
Grata e benigna donna
ch'in premio al mio servir e tanta pena
sciolto m'avete ormai d'aspra catena
per quel pensier che già vi strinse il core
d'aver pietà di mei longhi martiri
benché sia tardo e lento
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About Grata e benigna donna
Adrian Willaert’s Grata e benigna donna is a secular Italian madrigal for SATB or MsATB voices. The text expresses profound gratitude for release from suffering, a release granted by a gracious lady who finally took pity on the singer’s long torments. It speaks of a heart finally freed from chains, now filled with love and peace after a period of deep sighing and amorous striving. This expressive setting highlights the Renaissance ideal of word painting, where the music mirrors the emotional nuances of the text. It is ideal for occasions requiring reflection and the appreciation of intricate vocal interplay.
