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Chi può mirarvi
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
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Chi può mirarvi by Simone Molinaro — Lyrics
Chi può mirarvi,
E non lodarvi,
Fonti del mio martiro?
Begli occhi chiari,
A me più cari,
Che gl'occh'ond'io vi miro.
Qual per l’estate
Api dorate
Spiegano al Sol le piume,
Tal mille Amori,
Vaghi d’ardori,
Volano al vostro lume.
Ed altri gira,
Altri ragira,
La luce peregrina;
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About Chi può mirarvi
Simone Molinaro's Chi può mirarvi is a delightful example of the Italian canzonetta, a light-hearted secular genre popular in the late 16th century. Composed for three voices (SAT), this piece would have been sung in intimate social gatherings or as light entertainment. The text, a charmingly effusive poem, explores the captivating power of the beloved's eyes, comparing them to a divine light that draws countless 'Amori' (cupids) like bees to a flower. The soprano, alto, and tenor voices weave together to express the joyful yet ardent admiration for this radiant gaze, where wit and passion are inextricably linked. It's a perfect choice for a choir looking for a bright, engaging Renaissance moment.
