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I vo piangendo i miei passati tempi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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I vo piangendo i miei passati tempi by Orlando di Lasso — 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 i miei passati tempi
Orlando di Lasso's I vo piangendo i miei passati tempi is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB choir. The music opens with a rich, imitative texture, the voices weaving together seamlessly. As the text progresses, the composer masterfully shapes the lines to reflect the penitential and pleading nature of the words. The poem expresses regret for time spent on earthly love, a plea for divine help for a lost and frail soul, and a desire for a peaceful end to life, even if the life itself was wasted. Lasso's setting responds to each turn of emotion with sensitivity and expressive harmonic language, creating a deeply personal and moving reflection on mortality and faith. The SATTB voicing provides a full, resonant sound ideal for conveying the piece's profound sentiment.
