Sheet Music

Alternative title

What Fear

Composer

Luca Marenzio

Arranger

Joan Yakkey

Lyricist

Unknown (works before 1850)

Translator

Joan Yakkey

Publisher

Joan Yakkey

Genre

Classical / Madrigal

Instrumentation

Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Contralto, Tenor, Female choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor; Children’s choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor

Scored for

Soloists, Accompanying piano, Trio, Choir, Wind ensemble

Type of score

Piano-vocal score, Vocal score

Key

E flat major

Movement(s)

1 to 1 from 1

Duration

2'30"

Language

Italian

Difficulty

Medium

Year of composition

1586

Description
Qual Paura (What fear) is a typical a cappella Renaissance Canzonetta (Madrigal) for 3 voices. The translation of the text is provided on the first page of the uploaded pdf. The piece can be performed by either 3 female voices or by Soprano, Alto and Tenor (choral ensemble or soloists). It can also be performed by three instruments, such as recorders, strings etc. A keyboard reduction is provided for rehearsal purposes.