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Apri la porta
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Apri la porta by Ivo Barry — Lyrics
Apri la porta hormai, Dolce mia pastorella,
Ch’io cacci nella valle
L’armento e cinga l’un’e l’altro Calle.
Spingi ’n su quel montone
Che va verso il canale e com’è losco,
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About Apri la porta
The text of Ivo Barry's Apri la porta paints a vivid and intimate scene, with the speaker imploring their beloved shepherdess to open the door. The plea quickly turns to instructions for her to guide the flock, and then to a passionate embrace. This secular Italian madrigal for SATB voices captures the text's urgent and sensual unfolding through its intricate polyphony and expressive harmonies. The music reflects the speaker's consuming desire and eventual surrender to ecstasy, culminating in a dramatic and heartfelt conclusion. It is a compelling example of Renaissance part-music, suitable for choirs looking to explore the expressive potential of the madrigal form.
