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Chiaro e saggio Signor
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Chiaro e saggio Signor by Andrea Rota — Lyrics
Chiaro e saggio Signor, fido custode,
De le porte beate
Onde s'attende al maggior Padre'l varco,
Mentre posto l'incarco
De le cure sue tante e si honorate,
In sola parte si relassa e gode
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About Chiaro e saggio Signor
Andrea Rota's Chiaro e saggio Signor is a secular madrigal for SATTB choir. The text is in Italian and expresses a devotional plea, where the singer, a humble servant, addresses a noble lord, keeper of heavenly gates. Despite being burdened by worldly cares, the soul finds solace in sweet, lofty music. The singer asks to be heard, even with rough or strained accents, comparing himself to a hoarse crow amidst illustrious swans. This work showcases the rich polyphonic tradition of the Italian madrigal, with intricate vocal lines and expressive harmonies designed to reflect the text's sentiment.
