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Alto signor, nel cui divin conspetto
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Alto signor, nel cui divin conspetto by Giaches de Wert — Lyrics
Alto signor, nel cui divin conspetto
Cosa non è che si ricuopr'o celi
Ma sempre come sott'a chiari veli,
Scorgi de nostri cuor l'intern affetto,
Tu sol sai se fu giusto e buon l'oggietto
De l'alma che da nostri cald'e geli,
Raccogliesti per gratia a gl'alti cieli,
Bench'hor ne segua si contrario effetto.
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About Alto signor, nel cui divin conspetto
In this SSATTB madrigal, Giaches de Wert sets a plea to a divine lord. The text expresses a yearning for guidance, acknowledging the human tendency to err and lament. The singer appeals to the lord's all-seeing nature, asking for clarity and a more direct path, implying a desire for spiritual solace and the ultimate enjoyment of divine presence. The Italian text is rich with devotional imagery, exploring the complexities of human frailty and the hope for divine intervention. This secular part-music from the Renaissance era offers a profound emotional and spiritual journey through its intricate vocal writing.
