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A Dio, voglio partir
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSATTB · Gerhard Weydt
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A Dio, voglio partir by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
A Dio, voglio partir, ti lascio, Aminta,
Non dubitar, cor mio, sta pur costante,
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About A Dio, voglio partir
Orazio Vecchi's A Dio, voglio partir is a fine example of secular Italian madrigal part-music. Scored for SSATTB voices, the work opens with a declamatory gesture before developing into intricate contrapuntal interplay. The text, expressing a lover's farewell and reassurance, is treated with both dramatic directness and expressive melodic lines. Vecchi masterfully contrasts moments of intense polyphony with passages of homophonic clarity, mirroring the emotional ebb and flow of the lyrical content. This is a richly rewarding work for a large, accomplished choir, showcasing the expressive capabilities of the madrigal genre.
