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Di virtù di costumi
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 · Pothárn Imre
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Di virtù di costumi by Cipriano de Rore — Lyrics
Di virtù di costumi e di valore
D'onestà singular e leggiadria
Mostrar l'orecchie al cor la donna mia
U' dentro la scolpì subito amore
Vide la non sol tal per gli occhi il core
Ma bell'ancor più ch'altra donna sia
Saggia oltra modo ed a me tanto pia
Ch'io vivo sol del suo divin splendore
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About Di virtù di costumi
Cipriano de Rore was a leading figure of the mid-16th century madrigal. His motets and chansons also demonstrate his mastery of contrapuntal writing. Di virtù di costumi is a five-voice secular Italian madrigal. The text is a sonnet in praise of a lady, describing her virtues of character, beauty, and wisdom, and the poet's profound admiration for her. Rore's setting reflects the text's elevated sentiments, with rich vocal interplay and expressive harmonies suitable for a skilled chamber choir.
