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Ad una fresca riva
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ad una fresca riva by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Ad una fresca riva
Guidommi Amor dove era la mia Diva,
Che con gli occhi, co'l crin e’l visadorno
Fea nascer fiore e vaghe erbett'intorno.
Se a me gli occhi volgea
Invidia agli altri amanti ella porgea,
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About Ad una fresca riva
Luca Marenzio's Ad una fresca riva is a secular Italian madrigal for three female voices (SSA). The music opens with a gentle unfolding of the melodic line, setting a scene of idyllic natural beauty. Marenzio's writing here vividly captures the poetic imagery of a lover guided by Amor to a cool riverbank where his beloved reclines. The text describes how her presence causes flowers and herbs to spring up around her, and how her gaze inspires envy in other suitors while bringing delight to her own lover. The composer's skill is evident in the way the music reflects the text's contrasting emotions, moving from serene contemplation to expressions of profound joy and love.
