Composer

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Thomas Morley

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Fantasy

Compose Date

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before 1619

Publication Date

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1619

Average_duration

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1:27

"La caccia" is a madrigal composed by Thomas Morley, an English composer, in the late 16th century. The piece was first published in 1595 in Morley's collection of madrigals, "The Triumphs of Oriana." The premiere of the piece is unknown, but it was likely performed in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, who was a patron of Morley. "La caccia" is a three-part madrigal, which means it is written for three voices. The piece is in a lively triple meter and is characterized by its hunting theme. The title "La caccia" translates to "The Hunt" in English, and the piece features hunting calls and imitations of hunting horns throughout. The first movement of "La caccia" begins with a lively instrumental introduction, featuring a repeated hunting call motif. The voices then enter, singing the text "La caccia è già aperta" ("The hunt is already open"). The voices imitate the hunting calls heard in the instrumental introduction, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere. The second movement of "La caccia" features a slower, more lyrical melody. The voices sing the text "Non è tempo d'aspettare" ("It is not time to wait"), which suggests a sense of urgency and excitement. The final movement of "La caccia" returns to the lively hunting theme of the first movement. The voices sing the text "Ecco, ecco il buon tempo" ("Here, here is the good time"), which suggests that the hunt is successful and enjoyable. Overall, "La caccia" is a lively and energetic madrigal that captures the excitement and thrill of the hunt. The piece is characterized by its use of hunting calls and imitations of hunting horns, as well as its lively triple meter.

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