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Bella Clori
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Bella Clori by Philippe de Monte — Lyrics
Bella Clori, che sei
Delle Ninfe l’honor, la gloria e’l preggio,
Odi d’un fido cor l’amor ti chieggio.
T’amo più che me stesso, e più desio
Veder contento il tuo che’l voler mio.
T’amo sì che fia mai ch’altro più brami
Se non Clori che m’ami.
Così il Pastor dicea
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About Bella Clori
Philippe de Monte's secular Italian partsong Bella Clori unfolds with intricate contrapuntal writing, weaving the voices of the SSAATTB choir into a rich sonic fabric. The composer masterfully depicts the tender exchange between a shepherd and the nymph Clori. The text speaks of devoted love, with the shepherd professing his adoration and his willingness to prioritize Clori’s happiness above his own. In response, Clori assures him that his love will be returned. The pastoral dialogue culminates in a joyful mutual affirmation, where both shepherd and nymph find contentment in their shared affection, their love expressed through constant song.
