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Cosi vincete in terra
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.
ATTB · Allen Garvin
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Cosi vincete in terra by Adrian Willaert — Lyrics
Così vincete in terra di beltade
ogni donna ornata e bella,
come nel ciel il sol vince ogni stella
però se d'amar voi l'alma s'accende
chiaro mio vivo sole,
cagion è la virtù ch'in voi risplende
e le vostre parole
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About Cosi vincete in terra
Adrian Willaert, a towering figure of the Northern Renaissance, composed Cosi vincete in terra in the Italian madrigal tradition. This setting for ATTB voices explores themes of beauty and love, likening the beloved's earthly charm to the sun's dominance over the stars. The text speaks of how virtue shines from the beloved, igniting the soul with a desire that finds contentment even in suffering for love. The composer's skill is evident in his musical response to these passionate words, creating a rich, expressive sound world for this secular part-music. It offers a profound reflection on the nature of love and devotion, characteristic of the era's finest madrigalists.
