Ultimi miei sospiri (Philippe Verdelot)
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- Editor: Paul R. Marchesano (submitted 2008-06-04). Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 88 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Note values have been halved and barlines added for modern convention. Original key one step lower. MusicXML source file(s) in compressed .mxl format.
General Information
Title: Ultimi miei sospiri
Composer: Philippe Verdelot
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SAATBB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal
Language: Italian
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1541 in La più divina et più bella musica che se udisse giamai delli presenti madrigali, 6vv, Venice
Description: This madrigal is the source of 2 parodies: a mass by Philippe de Monte and a Magnificat by Lassus.
External websites: This madrigal (and the parody mass by de Monte) have been recently recorded by Cinquecento
Original text and translations
- The translation is given as literal and not as poetic translation, with the hope that the original intent of the words is communicated and follows the Italian text closely. Corrections/suggestions are welcome.
Italian text Ultimi miei sospiri |
English translation My last sighs |