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Apriva il sen di gran dolcezza pieno
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Apriva il sen di gran dolcezza pieno by Girolamo Belli — Lyrics
Apriva il sen di gran dolcezza pieno,
Clori vaga e gentile,
Era il bel viso suo qual esser suole,
Benigno alm'e sereno,
Lei con soave stile,
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About Apriva il sen di gran dolcezza pieno
Girolamo Belli's Apriva il sen di gran dolcezza pieno is a delightful example of secular Renaissance part-music for SSATTB voices. The composer crafts a rich, imitative texture where the six parts weave together skillfully. The text speaks of Clori, a nymph, opening her breast full of sweetness, her gentle and kind countenance, and her amorous words to her shepherd. She playfully speaks of both heat and ice, expressing her devotion and love, drawing her beloved closer by declaring her complete surrender. Belli's music beautifully captures the amorous sentiments of the Italian lyric, making it an engaging choice for a discerning choir.
