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Cantiam la bella Clori
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB.SATB · Annie Pousse
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Cantiam la bella Clori by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Cantiam la bella Clori!
Clori cantiam, che dai celesti cori
portò l'altero e non più visto esempio
di beltà, di valor degna di tempio,
e d'immortali onori.
Cantiam la bella Clori!
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About Cantiam la bella Clori
Luca Marenzio's Cantiam la bella Clori is a secular Italian madrigal for double choir (SATB.SATB). The text celebrates the beauty and virtue of Clori, an idealized nymph or shepherdess, comparing her to divine examples and worthy of eternal honour. The madrigal exalts her as a source of joy and glory, a leader whose divine grace shines to inspire the singers' hearts. It's a vibrant, celebratory piece, ideal for a skilled ensemble wanting to explore the rich textures and expressive possibilities of the late Renaissance madrigal tradition. The two choirs can be used antiphonally or combined for a fuller sound, adding dramatic effect to the praise of Clori.
