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L’aura che ’l verde lauro et l’aureo crine
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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L’aura che ’l verde lauro et l’aureo crine by Nicola Vicentino — Lyrics
L'aura che 'l verde lauro et l'aureo crine
soavemente sospirando move,
fa con sue viste leggiadrette et nove
l'anime da' lor corpi pellegrine.
Candida rosa nata in dure spine,
Quando fia chi sua pari al mondo trove,
Gloria di nostra etate? O vivo Giove,
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About L’aura che ’l verde lauro et l’aureo crine
Nicola Vicentino’s L’aura che ’l verde lauro et l’aureo crine is a five-part madrigal for SATTB voices, setting a Petrarchan sonnet. The text expresses profound admiration for a lady, comparing her to a rose among thorns and the glory of our age, and pleading for her survival. The composer uses the text to explore the expressive possibilities of his era’s part-music, with rich harmonies and intricate vocal interplay. This secular Italian work exemplifies the high Renaissance tradition of setting poetry with musical detail and emotional depth. The polyphonic writing allows for delicate unfolding of the text’s fervent praise and heartfelt plea.
