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Il vostro dipartir
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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4 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 vostro dipartir by Maddalena Casulana — Lyrics
Il vostro dipartir, donna, mi diede noiosa vita
E con si dubbia spene di voi, caro mio bene
Ch’alti si n’pera di ciò fia cagione
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About Il vostro dipartir
Maddalena Casulana was a pioneering female composer of the late Renaissance. This madrigal, Il vostro dipartir, is written for two four-voice choirs, SSAA and ATTB, creating a rich, complex texture. The Italian text speaks of the pain caused by a lover's departure and the anxious hope for their return, describing tears as two rivers flowing from the eyes. Casulana's setting captures the emotional intensity of the words, with intricate polyphony and expressive harmonies typical of the genre, showcasing her mastery of secular vocal part-music.
