Composer

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Carlo Gesualdo

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Madrigal

Compose Date

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1611

Average_duration

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2:11

'Candido e verde fiore' is a madrigal composed by Carlo Gesualdo, an Italian composer and nobleman of the late Renaissance period. The piece is part of his sixth book of madrigals, published in 1611. The premiere date of the piece is unknown, but it is believed to have been composed in the late 16th century. The madrigal is written for five voices, and is characterized by Gesualdo's use of chromaticism and dissonance. The piece is divided into two movements, with the first movement featuring a soprano soloist and the second movement featuring a tenor soloist. The text of the madrigal is a love poem, with the first movement describing the beauty of a white and green flower, and the second movement describing the pain of unrequited love. Gesualdo's use of chromaticism and dissonance in 'Candido e verde fiore' is characteristic of his unique style, which was highly innovative for its time. He often used unexpected harmonies and sudden shifts in tonality, which created a sense of tension and unease in his music. Overall, 'Candido e verde fiore' is a beautiful and haunting piece of music, showcasing Gesualdo's mastery of the madrigal form and his unique approach to harmony and melody.

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