Vergine humana (Cipriano de Rore)

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• (Posted 2023-06-17)  CPDL #74182:        (LilyPond)

Editor: Allen Garvin (submitted 2023-06-17).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 89 kB   Copyright: CC BY NC

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• (Posted 2014-09-25)  CPDL #33024:         

Editor: Pothárn Imre (submitted 2014-09-25).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 99 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Original pitch (chiavi naturali) and note-values.

General Information

Title: Vergine umana
Composer: Cipriano de Rore
Lyricist: Francesco Petrarca

Number of voices: 5vv   Voicing: SATTB
Genre: Secular, Madrigal

Language: Italian
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1548 in Il terzo libro de madrigali a cinque voci, Edition 1, no. 10
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Original text and translations

Italian text Vergine humana, et nemica d'orgoglio, del comune principio amor t'induca: miserere d'un cor contrito humile. Che se poca mortal terra caduca amar con sí mirabil fede soglio, che devrò far di te, cosa gentile? Se dal mio stato assai misero et vile per le tue man' resurgo, Vergine, i' sacro et purgo al tuo nome et penseri e 'ngegno et stile, la lingua e 'l cor, le lagrime e i sospiri. Scorgimi al miglior guado, et prendi in grado i cangiati desiri.

English translation Kindly Virgin, and enemy of pride, may love of our common origin guide you: to take pity on a humble contrite heart. Since I used to love a little fallen mortal dust with such marvellous faith, what must I do towards your noble person? If by your hand I rise from this wretched and vile state, Virgin, I'll consecrate my purified thoughts, intellect and style, to your name, tongue and heart, tears and sighs. Urge me to better ways, and be pleased to accept my altered passions. Translation by Anthony S. Kline ©