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Che dolce piu, che piu giocondo stato
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Che dolce piu, che piu giocondo stato by Gioan Paien — Lyrics
Che dolce più, che più giocondo stato
saria di quel d’un amoroso core?
che viver più felice e più beato,
che ritrovarsi in servitù d’Amore?
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About Che dolce piu, che piu giocondo stato
Imagine a Renaissance court, perhaps a summer evening's entertainment, where singers might present this delightful Italian madrigal. Gioan Paien's setting for two voices, Che dolce piu, che piu giocondo stato, explores the paradox of love. The text ponders the sweet, joyous, and blessed state of a loving heart, yet admits that this bliss is constantly threatened by suspicion, fear, torment, madness, and jealousy. Paien's music captures this complex emotional landscape, offering a charming yet thought-provoking moment for a chamber choir, ideal for intimate gatherings or as a poignant contrast in a varied programme.
