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E Dio per questo fa
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Pothárn Imre
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E Dio per questo fa by Jacquet de Berchem — Lyrics
E Dio per questo fa ch'egli va folle ,
E mostra nudo il ventre, il petto e il fianco ;
E l'intelletto sì gli offusca e tolle ,
Che non può altrui conoscere , e sè manco.
A questa guisa si legge che volle
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About E Dio per questo fa
This Italian secular madrigal for SATB voices by Jacquet de Berchem vividly illustrates the folly of love. The text draws a parallel between a lover's madness and the biblical story of Nebuchadnezzar, who was driven mad by God and forced to graze like an ox. Berchem's music captures the dramatic narrative, with intricate vocal lines reflecting the confusion and irrationality described in the lyrics. This piece would suit a concert setting where a choir can showcase its expressive capabilities through sophisticated Renaissance part-music. It offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for singers and listeners alike, exploring themes of divine punishment and human frailty through rich harmonic language and contrapuntal texture.
