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La bataglia Taliana
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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La bataglia Taliana by Matthias Herman Werrecoren — Lyrics
;Prima parte
Signori e cavalieri d'ingegn' e forza,
udite la vittoria del Duca
de Milan Francesco Sforza,
all'arm o trombetti, o tamburini
li inimici son vicini
all'arm, butte selle a caval
monta a caval
tutt' alli stendard inant.
Avant tous gentilz compagnons
Gente d'arm' a li stendardi
su su fanti alle bandiere
gl'adversari vengon gagliardi
via via caval leggieri.
Gente d’arm’ all’ ordinieri
stat’ in quella prataria
Capitan e buon guerrieri
de la nobil fantaria
da man manch'ardit' e fieri
in battaglia ciascun stia,
vivandieri carriazzi saccomani su via
non passate quei sentieri
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About La bataglia Taliana
Matthias Herman Werrecoren's La Bataglia Taliana is a secular Italian madrigal for SATB voices. The text vividly paints a scene of martial preparation and battle, calling soldiers to arms. It addresses lords, knights, infantry, and cavalry, urging them to stand ready against approaching enemies. The music likely reflects the energy and drama of warfare, with rousing calls to action and possibly imitative textures to depict the clash of armies. This piece offers a dramatic depiction of military conflict through the rich polyphony of the madrigal tradition.
