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Have I found her?
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Have I found her? by Francis Pilkington — Lyrics
Have I found her? O rich finding,
Goddesslike for to behold,
Her fair tresses seemly binding,
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About Have I found her?
Francis Pilkington, a composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, is known for his contributions to English madrigal tradition. This piece, Have I found her?, is a fine example of the secular part-music of the era. Scored for SATB choir, it explores a text of romantic devotion, with the singer questioning if they have found their love, only to be captivated by her beauty. The lyrics describe her appearance with rich imagery, likening her to a goddess and her hair to chains of pearl and gold, urging her to bind the singer to her with these tresses. The music likely reflects the passionate and elaborate style typical of English madrigals, with intricate vocal lines and expressive harmonies.
