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Belle Ninfe
Staff Notation • Secular, Lute songs
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Belle Ninfe by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger — Lyrics
Belle Ninfe al prato al prato,
non tardat'ecco l'aurora.
Non sentite il fresco fiato,
onde Zefiro innamora,
la di frond'e fior novelli
ingemmate i bei capelli.
Cacciatori al bosco al bosco,
già l'Aurora inalba il Cielo.
E ne sgombra l'aer fosco,
e richiama il Dio di Delo,
saettate omai le belve
festeggiate per le selve.
Pastorelli al fonte al fonte,
non sentite il caldo estivo.
La bagnate il seno e'l fronte,
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About Belle Ninfe
Belle Ninfe is a delightful Italian secular song for two sopranos, setting a text that celebrates the morning's beauty and the joys of pastoral life. The lyrics invite nymphs to the meadow, hunters to the woods, shepherds to the fountain, and fishermen to the shore, painting vivid scenes of nature and idyllic activities. Kapsperger's music likely reflects this light and celebratory mood, with the two soprano voices interacting to depict the various pastoral elements. The interplay between the voices would have been designed to capture the fresh breezes, the call of Apollo, and the cool waters, creating a charming soundscape for a Renaissance audience.
