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Alme ch'ornando'l Cielo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Laude
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Alme ch'ornando'l Cielo by Ruggiero Giovannelli — Lyrics
Alme ch'ornando'l Cielo
A la terra rendesti'l mortal velo,
Voi Alme benedette
Hora che sete in carità perfette,
Deh pregate'l Signore,
Che m'illumini'l core.
Alma MADRE di DIO,
Donna del Ciel, vero refugio mio,
Sicura, e certa speme
Del peccator nelle miserie estreme,
Deh pregate'l Signore,
Che m'illumini'l core.
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About Alme ch'ornando'l Cielo
Ruggiero Giovannelli's Alme ch'ornando'l Cielo is a sacred laude for treble, soprano, and bass voices, sung in Italian. The text, a prayer for divine illumination, addresses blessed souls returning to heaven, the Mother of God, joyful heavenly spirits, and valiant champions of Christ. The composer evokes a profound sense of supplication and devotion, with the plea 'Deh pregate'l Signore, Che m'illumini'l core' (Pray the Lord to illuminate my heart) repeated throughout. This work likely served as a heartfelt expression of faith within its original devotional context, offering a rich blend of spiritual longing and musical beauty for its intended performers and listeners.
