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Che piu felice forte
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Che piu felice forte by Antonius Rossetus — Lyrics
Che piu felice forte
Che piu foria beato
Quanto e l'humano stato
Pur che non fusse morte
Al nascer nostro havemo
Un tema unde scorgemo
Un dolce e amar soffremo
Pur che non fusse morte.
Vivendo poi impariamo
Un stato hor lieto hor gramo
Ma in pace el suportiamo
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About Che piu felice forte
Antonius Rossetus's Che piu felice forte is a delightful secular Italian madrigal for SATB choir. The music opens with a bright, homophonic texture that immediately captures the spirit of the text, exploring the paradox of human existence. The composer skilfully weaves the four voices together, creating moments of both playful imitation and rich harmonic colour. The text questions what makes a human life truly fortunate, pondering the inherent sorrows and fleeting joys that accompany our existence, all underscored by the ever-present shadow of mortality. Rossetus's setting emphasizes the text's contemplative, yet ultimately accepting, tone, making it a charming and thought-provoking addition to any madrigal collection.
