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Il dì s'appressa
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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Il dì s'appressa by Cipriano de Rore — Lyrics
Il dí s'appressa, et non pòte esser lunge,
sí corre il tempo et vola,
Vergine unica et sola,
e 'l cor or coscïentia
or morte punge.
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About Il dì s'appressa
Cipriano de Rore was a master of the Italian madrigal, and this setting of Il dì s'appressa is a powerful example of his skill. Written for SATTB voices, the work explores a deeply personal and spiritual text, likely from Petrarch's Canzoniere. The lyrics express a sense of urgency and anticipation as death approaches, with the soul seeking solace and intercession from the Virgin Mary and her son. De Rore's music vividly captures the emotional weight of the words, moving from the relentless passage of time to a final, poignant plea for peace. It's a secular piece that nonetheless touches on profound themes of mortality and faith, making it a compelling choice for choirs seeking expressive Renaissance repertoire.
