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Hai, Lucia, bona cosa
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Hai, Lucia, bona cosa by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
Hai, Lucia, bona cosa,io dice a tia:
che patrona fatta franca
Et vò bella maritare;
Giorgia tua, a vò pigliare,
tutta negra
V'invitare, nott'e giorno vonno sonare tambilililili.
Lucia, poi che Dio v'au' agiuta
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About Hai, Lucia, bona cosa
Orlando di Lasso’s Hai, Lucia, bona cosa is a delightful example of the Italian madrigal. Written for SATB choir, this secular piece showcases Lasso’s skill in word painting. The text, humorous and informal, describes a woman named Lucia who is to be married. The music vividly portrays the boisterous celebration that ensues, with the choir mimicking the sounds of trumpets and drums and imitating the excited cries of the guests. The vocal lines are energetic and spirited, reflecting the joyous, if slightly chaotic, atmosphere of the wedding preparations and festivities. Lasso’s masterful interplay of voices captures the text’s playful narrative with vibrant musical colours.
