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Alma gradita, e bella
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Alma gradita, e bella by Francesco Soriano — Lyrics
Alma gradita, e bella,
D'ogni tesor del ciel candido vaso,
Che fusti qui tra noi, lucida stella,
Che venuta all'occaso,
Sciolta dal mortal velo.
Sei divenuta hor nuovo Sole in cielo,
Chi sarà piu giàmai che ne consoli,
E dal furor di questi mostri arditi,
Ne difenda e n'aiti,
Se nel tempo peggior, da noi t'Involi?
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About Alma gradita, e bella
Francesco Soriano was a composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. This madrigal, set for SSATB voices, is a secular work in Italian text. The lyrics express a deep sense of loss and petition. They address a soul, described as a beautiful and welcome vessel of heavenly treasures, a shining star that has now departed earthly life. The singer laments the departure of this guiding spirit, asking who will now offer solace and protection from 'fierce monsters'. The plea continues, asking the gentle spirit to pray to the Lord on behalf of those left behind, guiding them through their 'labyrinths' and to the Virgin Mary for support towards a better life.
