Composer

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Luca Marenzio

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Madrigal

Publication Date

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1599

Average_duration

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6:40

Luca Marenzio's 'Così nel mio parlar voglio esser aspro' is a madrigal from his ninth book of madrigals for five voices. The book was published in 1599, during the late Renaissance period. The madrigal is characterized by its use of chromaticism, dissonance, and word painting. The piece is in five movements, each of which is based on a different stanza of the poem by Giovanni Battista Guarini. The poem is about a lover who wants to be harsh in his speech to his beloved in order to hide his true feelings. The music reflects the emotions of the poem, with dissonant harmonies and sudden shifts in dynamics. The first movement begins with a dissonant chord, which sets the tone for the rest of the piece. The voices enter one by one, creating a dense texture. The second movement is more lyrical, with a flowing melody and gentle harmonies. The third movement is more dramatic, with sudden changes in dynamics and a sense of urgency in the music. The fourth movement is the most dissonant of the five, with the voices clashing against each other in a way that reflects the harshness of the lover's words. The final movement is more peaceful, with a sense of resolution in the music. Overall, 'Così nel mio parlar voglio esser aspro' is a complex and emotionally charged piece of music. It showcases Marenzio's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that reflects the emotions of the text.

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