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Ecco scesa fra noi nuova angioletta
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Ecco scesa fra noi nuova angioletta by Alessandro Striggio — Lyrics
Ecco scesa fra noi nuova angioletta,
Di cui si pregia il Reno e l'Arn'honora,
Che scettro e regno come basso e vile
Cosi de beni eterni s'innamora.
Non cura e quasi sprezza
Se non quant'al divin trova simile,
E tant'humil si mostra in tant'altezza,
Ch'el mondo ne gioisce e'l ciel l'aspetta.
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About Ecco scesa fra noi nuova angioletta
Alessandro Striggio's Ecco scesa fra noi nuova angioletta is a richly woven SATTB madrigal. The five-voice texture creates a complex interplay, with independent lines often moving in imitation. The music moves with a certain grace and elegance, mirroring the text's description of a new angel descended to earth. The Italian lyrics praise a noble lady, comparing her to a sacred rose destined for heaven. Striggio’s setting captures the devotional and celebratory mood of the poem, with moments of exquisite beauty. This secular part-song from the Renaissance showcases the composer's mastery of vocal polyphony and expressive text setting.
