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Hor ch’un grave dolor m’affligge tanto
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Hor ch’un grave dolor m’affligge tanto by Alessandro Striggio — Lyrics
Hor ch’un grave dolor m’affligge tanto,
Ch’io non posso cercar l’usat’aita,
L’alma che sol da bei vostr’occhi ha vita,
I suoi dolci pensier mette da canto,
Ond’io sempre piangendo vivo e canto,
Nuovo pensier a pianger più m’invita,
Che m’apport’un timor ch’a voi gradita,
Sia questa doglia mia questo mio pianto.
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About Hor ch’un grave dolor m’affligge tanto
Alessandro Striggio’s madrigal Hor ch’un grave dolor m’affligge tanto is a profound expression of unrequited love and despair, suitable for performance at a sophisticated gathering or concert. This richly textured work for eight voices (SATTTB) showcases the composer’s mastery of polyphony and harmonic colour. The Italian text describes a soul tormented by grief, finding no solace but in tears, its life sustained only by the fleeting hope of its beloved’s favour. Striggio’s music vividly captures the anguish and longing conveyed by the words, creating an intensely dramatic and emotional experience for both singers and listeners. Its complexity and emotional depth make it a compelling choice for advanced choirs seeking to explore the expressive potential of the Renaissance madrigal.
