Composer

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Philippe Verdelot

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Madrigal

Publication Date

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1533

Average_duration

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1:59

"Piove dagli occhi della donna mia" is a madrigal composed by Philippe Verdelot, a French composer of the Renaissance era. The piece was composed in the early 16th century, around 1520, and was premiered in Italy, where Verdelot spent most of his career. The madrigal is written for four voices, with the text in Italian. It is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement is slow and mournful, with the voices singing in a homophonic texture. The second movement is faster and more lively, with the voices imitating each other in a polyphonic texture. The final movement returns to the slow and mournful character of the first, with the voices singing in a homophonic texture once again. The text of the madrigal is a lament for a lost love, with the rain symbolizing the tears of the narrator's beloved. The music reflects the melancholy and sorrowful mood of the text, with the use of dissonance and chromaticism adding to the emotional intensity of the piece. Verdelot was known for his innovative use of harmony and his ability to create expressive and emotional music. "Piove dagli occhi della donna mia" is a prime example of his skill as a composer, with its powerful emotional impact and its beautiful and intricate musical structure.

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