This edition was prepared by Francesco Spiga — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Aggiu vistu lu mappamundu
Staff Notation • Secular, Folk songs, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAT, SAB, STT, STB, TTB, TBB · Francesco Spiga
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Aggiu vistu lu mappamundu — Lyrics
Aggiu vistu lu mappamundu
E la carta di navigari,
Ma Cicilia mi pari
La chiù bella di quistu mundu.
Tri Cicilie son, nun chiui,
Tutti tri son curunati:
Re Alfonso 'n tien li dui,
Citrapharum et Ultrapharum.
La terç'ha 'n lu calendari,
Nun zi parla di la quarta,
Chi nun zi truva scritta in carta:
È vinuta di l'autru mundu.
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About Aggiu vistu lu mappamundu
This spirited Sicilian folk song expresses pride in the beauty of Sicily, with the singer having seen the whole world on maps but finding Sicily unparalleled. The text declares three Sicilies, two ruled by King Alfonso, and a third heavenly one. It then compares Sicily favourably with other islands like Corsica, Sardinia, Cyprus, Crete, and Morea, and even a newly discovered island of Castella, concluding that contemplating Sicily's beauty is overwhelming. The piece is arranged for various combinations of SATB, SAB, STT, STB, TTB, and TBB voices, making it adaptable for different choir sizes and skill levels. Its secular nature and folk origins lend themselves to a vibrant and engaging performance.
