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In questo seno estinto
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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In questo seno estinto by Andrea Rota — Lyrics
In questo seno estinto
Son'io candido (orig. tenero) Fiore,
Già de' più lieti campi il prim'honore;
Qui da tema, e sospetto
Fui tanto chiuso, e stretto,
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About In questo seno estinto
Andrea Rota’s In questo seno estinto is a rich SATTB madrigal, ideal for a thoughtful moment in a concert programme. The Italian text, set with exquisite care, speaks of a delicate flower, once the pride of the fields, now withered and entombed by a burning thirst. The composer captures the poignancy of this lament, exploring the tension between past vibrancy and present desolation. The complex vocal writing, with its interplay between the four voice parts, creates a compelling sound world, perfectly suited to the Renaissance genre’s expressive capabilities. This is secular part-music that allows singers to explore nuance and dramatic colour.
