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Bella si ma s'degnosa Clori
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Bella si ma s'degnosa Clori by Giovanni Antonio Cirullo — Lyrics
Bella si ma s'degnosa
Clori m'apparve in sogno,
E pallidett'in volto et ansiosa.
Disleal, me dicea,
questa è la data fede,
quand'il cor ti donai,
crudel giurasti non lasciarmi mai,
hor come d'altra sei,
se mio sol esser Dei,
Misera chi ti crede,
E da begl'occh'in tanto,
piovea da le sue gote amaro pianto.
Risposta dell'Amante
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About Bella si ma s'degnosa Clori
Giovanni Antonio Cirullo’s SATTB madrigal Bella si ma s'degnosa Clori is a striking example of secular Italian part-music from the Renaissance. The composer vividly portrays a dream encounter with Clori, who appears pale and anxious, lamenting a perceived betrayal. The lover’s response, sung by the choir, is one of gentle reassurance, affirming unwavering fidelity and dismissing the accusations as vain fears. The music reflects the dramatic dialogue, with moments of tension and tenderness. The text depicts a lover’s plea and the beloved’s subsequent calm acceptance, all resolved within the dream’s ephemeral space. This piece showcases the intricate vocal interplay characteristic of the madrigal genre.
