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Cogli la vaga rosa
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.
SATTB · Allen Garvin
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Cogli la vaga rosa by Marco Antonio Ingegneri — Lyrics
Cogli la vaga rosa
leggiadra verginella
mentr'è novello il fior, l'età novella,
e la fronte amorosa
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About Cogli la vaga rosa
Marco Antonio Ingegneri's Cogli la vaga rosa is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices, sung in Italian. The text poetically urges a young maiden to seize the fleeting beauty of youth and love, comparing it to a blooming rose that quickly fades. It reminds her that life's precious moments pass swiftly, like the seasons, and that beauty, like a flower, can wither in a single day. The composer's setting captures the essence of this Renaissance contemplation on ephemeral beauty and the passage of time. This composition offers a chance for a choir to explore rich Renaissance harmonies and expressive vocal writing.
