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Bryars Gavin
1. Laura being dead, Petrarch finds trouble in all the things of the earth2. He asks his heart to raise itself up to God3. He wishes he might die and follow Laura4. Laura is ever present to him5. He considers that he should set little store on earthly beauty6. He recalls his visions of her7. He finds comfort and rest in his sorrows8. He ceases to speak of her graces and her virtues which are no more9. He considers the reasons for his verses10. He is jealous of the heaven's and the earth11. The fine time of the year increases Petrarch's sorrow12. He understands the great cruelty of death13. The sight of Laura's house reminds him of the great happiness he has lost14. He sends his rhymes to the tomb of Laura to pray her to call him to her15. Only he who mourns her and Heaven that possesses her knew her while she lived16. Petrarch is unable to contain his grief17. Laura waits for him in heaven |
Gavin Bryars: Third Book Of Madrigals: Voice: Vocal Score
Third Book Of Madrigals