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Dal lecto
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals, Frottole
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Dal lecto by Michael Pesenti — Lyrics
Dal lecto me levava per servir il Signor
Alhor quando arrivava la grua suo servidor
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About Dal lecto
Michael Pesenti's Dal lecto paints a humorous, intimate scene. Waking with the intention to serve God, the narrator is greeted by a crane, described as a gentle ambassador. However, this feathered messenger delivers a surprising message: "Don't get up, go back to sleep." The text humorously subverts the sacred intention with an appeal to comfort. This setting for SATB voices captures the spirit of Italian secular part-music from the Renaissance, a genre known for its word-painting and engaging narrative. The madrigal's interplay between the voices would have brought this witty text to life for contemporary audiences.
