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Gaddo io mene volontan
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Gaddo io mene volontan by Girolamo Scotto — Lyrics
Gaddo io men vo lontan dai patri i liti,
et da voi mio sostegno et mio consiglio,
sol perche in questo mio gravoso e siglio,
non sia che mi consoli chi m'aiti.
Dhe come hoggi sia noi da noi repiti,
io forse a morte et voi certo a periglio
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About Gaddo io mene volontan
Singing this Italian madrigal, the male voices of TTB would find themselves grappling with a text that expresses a profound sense of desolation and reluctant departure. The singer laments leaving his homeland and his trusted companions, driven by a heavy fate. He acknowledges the danger and suffering that await, comparing the inhabitants of the Tiber to savage peoples. Despite the dire circumstances and the futility of escape, the text concludes with a stoic acceptance of destiny, urging listeners to endure whatever fortune brings, whether good or ill. This secular Renaissance part-music offers a poignant exploration of human vulnerability in the face of overwhelming odds.
