Chiara fontana
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Chiara fontana by Orlando di Lasso — Lyrics
About Chiara fontana
Orlando di Lasso's Chiara fontana is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB choir. The text describes a series of dreamlike visions. The opening stanza presents a strange beast with a human face, pursued by two hounds. This creature is brought to bay and meets a harsh death, yet in its demise, beauty conquers. The following lines depict a magnificent ship laden with rich cargo, sailing on a calm sea under a cloudless sky. Suddenly, an eastern tempest erupts, disturbing the waters and the air, hinting at the dramatic shift that is to come in the poem. This work is a fine example of Renaissance part-music, offering rich harmonic opportunities for an experienced choir.