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Cheerfulness
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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Cheerfulness by Ciro Pinsuti — Lyrics
Let me play the fool.
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.
And let my liver rather heat with wine
Than my heart cool with mortifying groans.
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About Cheerfulness
This glee for ATBB voices by Ciro Pinsuti captures a spirit of ebullient good humour. The text, a secular poem celebrating the joys of life and conviviality, encourages a cheerful disposition and a rejection of melancholy. Pinsuti’s setting no doubt embraces the lively and often robust style characteristic of 19th-century glees, a genre known for its rich harmonies and exciting vocal interplay. The English lyrics advocate for embracing pleasure and wit, finding merriment in fellowship and the warmth of good cheer over somber reflection. It is a fitting choice for a choir looking to present a vibrant and engaging secular work.
