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Alma ben nata
Staff Notation • Secular, 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.
SSAT · Renato Calcaterra
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Alma ben nata by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
Alma ben nata se mi duol & dolse
La subita partit’a voi nol dico,
Che ben sapete cio ch’amor mi tolse,
& per che so ch’in vano m’affatico
In chieder gratia al mio aversario antico:
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About Alma ben nata
Philippe de Monte's Alma ben nata is a secular Italian madrigal for SSAT voices. The composer masterfully builds a rich texture through the interplay of the four parts. The text speaks of sorrow at a sudden departure, and the singer's awareness that their pleas to an 'ancient adversary' are in vain. The lyrics then turn to address a beautiful soul, who serves as guide and star, requesting their return not necessarily as more beautiful, but as more merciful. This sensitive setting captures the tender yet pleading nature of the words.
