This edition was prepared by Allen Garvin — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
I' vo piangendo
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
Preview
0
0
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATTB · Willem Verkaik
Preview
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
I' vo piangendo by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
I' vo piangendo i miei passati tempi
i quai posi in amar cosa mortale,
senza levarmi a volo, abbiend'io l'ale,
per dar forse di me non bassi esempi.
Tu che vedi i miei mali indegni et empi,
Re del cielo invisibile immortale,
soccorri a l'alma disviata e frale,
e 'l suo defecto di tua gratia adempi.
Read full lyrics
About I' vo piangendo
Andrea Gabrieli, a leading composer of the late Renaissance, wrote this Italian madrigal for SATTB voices. The text expresses deep regret for time spent on mortal love and a plea for divine mercy. The singer laments past errors, acknowledging a life lived in storms and turmoil. With a humble spirit, they turn to the King of Heaven, seeking solace and spiritual guidance. The lyrics articulate a longing for peace, hoping that the remainder of life and the approach of death may be met with divine grace, as all hope is placed in God alone. This powerful setting captures the profound emotional weight of the text, making it a compelling choice for choirs seeking to explore the expressive possibilities of Renaissance polyphony.
