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I' vo piangendo
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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I' vo piangendo by Hippolito Sabino — Lyrics
I' vo piangendo i miei passati tempi
i quai posi in amar cosa mortale,
senza levarmi a volo, abbiend'io l'ale,
per dar forse di me non bassi esempi.
Tu che vedi i miei mali indegni et empi,
Re del cielo invisibile immortale,
soccorri a l'alma disviata e frale,
e 'l suo defecto di tua gratia adempi.
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About I' vo piangendo
A poignant madrigal from the Italian Renaissance, Hippolito Sabino’s I’ vo piangendo is set for a rich SAATTB choir. The text, a secular poem of regret and supplication, speaks of wasted time spent on earthly love and a plea for divine grace. The composer captures the emotional arc from lament to a yearning for peace and redemption. This is a substantial work, ideal for a choir seeking a challenging yet rewarding piece that explores deep human emotion through intricate vocal textures and sophisticated harmonic language. It offers a powerful opportunity to convey pathos and spiritual yearning.
