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Chi vol veder la dea
Staff Notation • Secular, Villanellas
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Chi vol veder la dea by Giovanni Francesco Capuano — Lyrics
Chi vol veder la dea de la bellezza
e di tutte le gratie la Regina,
miri di Laura, la bella divina.
Chi vol goder del Ciel l'alta vaghezza,
a chi con riverenza ogn'un s'inchina,
miri di Laura, la bella divina.
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About Chi vol veder la dea
Imagine a joyous celebration, perhaps a festival or an elegant gathering, where this charming Italian villanella might be sung. Composed by Giovanni Francesco Capuano for three female voices (SST), Chi vol veder la dea is a delightful secular piece that praises the beauty of a lady named Laura. The text repeatedly urges the listener to look upon her, describing her as the queen of beauty and grace, a divine figure who inspires reverence. It suggests that to see Laura is to experience heavenly delight and sweetness, a glimpse of something precious few are destined to witness. This villanella, with its light and celebratory character, would suit occasions calling for music that is both beautiful and uplifting.
