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Fortuna desperata
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.
STB · Martin Schubert
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Fortuna desperata by Antoine Busnois — Lyrics
Fortuna desperata
iniqua e maledicta,
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About Fortuna desperata
Antoine Busnois's Fortuna Desperata paints a picture of a cruel and ill-fated fortune. The text laments how the chosen one, despite merit, has been denied fame. This secular Italian three-part song for STB voices captures the Renaissance spirit of the madrigal. The composer's setting underscores the text's sense of injustice, making for a dramatic and expressive musical statement. Busnois's skillful use of the vocal lines highlights the poignant message of dashed hopes and unfulfilled potential, characteristic of the period's secular vocal music.
