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All at once well met
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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All at once well met by Thomas Weelkes — Lyrics
1. All at once well met fair ladies,
Sing we now, 'Our love repaid is'. Fa la.
Sweet hearts do not forsake us
Till night to sleep betake us. Fa la.
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About All at once well met
Thomas Weelkes’s joyful madrigal All at once well met would be a delightful addition to a light-hearted concert programme. The text, opening with a celebratory greeting to ladies, expresses the joy of love repaid. The composer’s setting, for SSATB voices, captures this mood with a lively and engaging musical character. The inclusion of the popular ‘fa la’ refrain typical of the genre adds to its charm and offers opportunities for sparkling vocal interplay. This is secular part-music from the English Renaissance at its most appealing, perfect for a moment of pure musical pleasure.
