Composer

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Martin Codax

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Cantiga

Average_duration

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3:02

'Mandad' ei comigo' is a medieval Galician-Portuguese cantiga de amigo, composed by Martin Codax in the 13th century. The cantiga is a part of the Cantigas de Amigo, a collection of songs that were popular in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. The cantiga 'Mandad' ei comigo' is believed to have been composed in the late 13th century. It is a love song that tells the story of a young woman who is waiting for her lover to come and visit her. The woman is anxious and worried that her lover will not come, and she pleads with her friends to send him to her. The cantiga is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is slow and mournful, with a simple melody that is repeated throughout the song. The second movement is more lively and upbeat, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The third movement returns to the slow, mournful melody of the first movement, but with a more hopeful tone. The cantiga is characterized by its use of repetition and simple melodies. The lyrics are written in Galician-Portuguese, a language that was spoken in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. The language is characterized by its use of nasal vowels and its similarity to modern-day Portuguese. The premiere of 'Mandad' ei comigo' is unknown, but it is believed to have been performed at courtly gatherings and other social events during the Middle Ages. The cantiga has since become a popular piece in the repertoire of medieval music, and it is still performed today by musicians and ensembles around the world.

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