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Heroes Pugnate
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Heroes Pugnate by Jacob Handl — Lyrics
Heroes, pugnate viri fortissimi, ad arma accelerate manus,
hostem de finibus istis propulsate.
Tonant bombardae, tympana clangunt.
Inimicus adest, hostis adest, armis opus est.
Concurrite in hostes, hastis nos,
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About Heroes Pugnate
This energetic SATB setting of a Latin text is a secular madrigal by Jacob Handl. Imagine a call to arms, a rallying cry for soldiers to fight valiantly against an invading enemy. The composer vividly portrays the chaos and fury of battle, with references to the booming of cannons and the clash of swords. The text urges defenders to accelerate to arms, repel the foe, and ultimately achieve victory with honor and glory. Handl's music likely mirrors this dramatic narrative, offering a powerful and exciting concert piece for a mixed-voice choir.
