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Chi vol salir al cielo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Chi vol salir al cielo by Giovanni Animuccia — Lyrics
Chi vol salir' al cielo, dove si vede Dio,
ascolt'il parlar mio.
Gran tempo è ch'io n'ho voglia, pero ch'in questa terra,
non trovo'altro che guerra.
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About Chi vol salir al cielo
Giovanni Animuccia's motet Chi vol salir al cielo is a sacred Italian work for SSA voices. The text speaks of the desire to ascend to heaven and see God, lamenting the earthly struggles and 'war' that hinder this ascent. The composer urges listeners to travel lightly, shedding worldly attachments to follow the difficult path towards spiritual fulfillment. This piece offers a contemplative reflection on aspiration and liberation, set in the rich harmonic language characteristic of sacred Renaissance polyphony. It would be a thoughtful addition to a service or concert focusing on themes of spiritual longing and transcendence.
