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L'huom che'l ciel rese
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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L'huom che'l ciel rese by Giovanni Andrea Dragoni — Lyrics
L'huom che'l ciel rese, hor sì gran monte indura
Che'l furor d'Eolo e Teti prend'in gioco.
Grate hà in se l'acque neve hà sempr'e foco.
Con l'orti ricchi al Dragon dati in cura,
Di quello e donna al mio languir piu dura,
Ch'el cor hà ghiaccio u sospir non hà loco,
Tant'arde il lume suo ch'ogn'altro e poco,
E stassi cinta d'honestà sicura.
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About L'huom che'l ciel rese
Giovanni Andrea Dragoni's L'huom che'l ciel rese is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATTB voices. It sets a Petrarchan sonnet that uses elaborate metaphors to describe the singer's unrequited love for a woman who is as cold and unyielding as a mountain, yet possesses a beauty that burns him. The text compares her to a dragon guarding precious fruits and jewels, and expresses the singer's despair at his own burning desire, which he feels is unreciprocated, leaving him without the means to overcome his plight. This complex and dramatic text is ideal for a choir seeking to explore rich Renaissance vocal textures and expressive harmonic language, reflecting the intense emotions of the poet.
