Perche lasciasti (lauda) (Anonymous)

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• (Posted 2013-12-07)  CPDL #30734:       

Editor: Mick Swithinbank (submitted 2013-12-07).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 36 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Source: Il quinto libro delle laudi spirituali a 3 & 4 voci del Reverendo P. Francesco Soto (name of compiler), published Baldini, Ferrara, 1598, Folio 46-47. As the canto secondo is nearly always pitched higher than the canto primo, the secondo appears as the top stave of the score.

General Information

Title: Perche lasciasti (lauda)
Composer: Anonymous
Lyricist:

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SSAT
Genre: Sacred, Lauda

Language: Italian
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1598
Description: Source: Il quinto libro delle laudi spirituali a 3 & 4 voci del Reverendo P. Francesco Soto (name of compiler), published Baldini, Ferrara, 1598, Folio 46-47.

Original text and translations

Italian text Perche lasciasti il ciel Giesù mio buono Ove è’l tuo throno, e qual desir ti mena A patir pena in terra, e fier dolore? - Mi spinse Amore. Chi ti fa pianger sì dirottamente Com’huom dolente cui gran doglia opprime Qual’ aspre lime rodono il tuo core? - Pietà e Amore. Chi ti ristrinse in fascie, ò verbo eterno In mezzo’l verno te, che nel ciel serra, non che la terra, ò novo alto stupore? - M’avvinse Amore. Chi ti minaccia dar ferite, e morte O guerrier forte, e chi tanto si fida Chi ti disfida e già con l’arme è fuore? - L’ardito Amore.

English translation Gentle Jesus, why did you come down from Heaven, where you have your throne, and why did you take it upon you to suffer cruel pain on Earth? – I was moved by Love. Who makes you weep so uncontrollably, like a man in unbearable torment? Tell me the source of your anguish. – Pity and love. Who bound you, eternal word, in the midst of a tempest, whose place is in Heaven, not on Earth, a mystery impenetrable? – I was overcome by Love. Who threatens to wound and kill you, strong warrior, who is so bold, who challenges you and stands ready with his weapons? – Bold Love.