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Chi vuol veder amanti
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Chi vuol veder amanti by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
In terra il cielo,
venghi à veder costei ch'e perme un gielo,
Che porta nel bel viso,
quant' ha di bel e vago il Paradiso.
Il sol e le sue stelle
a me crudo il suo ciel, sue luci, belle,
e quest'Amanti è quella,
che'l vulgo per mio mal LAVINIA appella.
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About Chi vuol veder amanti
Imagine a garden setting, perhaps on a warm spring day, where one might celebrate the beauty of love. Luca Marenzio's Chi vuol veder amanti is a secular Italian madrigal for three voices (SST), capturing this evocative atmosphere. The text, a poem by one of Marenzio's contemporaries, likens the beloved to both heaven and paradise, contrasting her divine beauty with the harshness of the sun. The composer paints a picture of celestial harmony and earthly delight, with the voices intertwining to express the overwhelming joy and contentment inspired by the lady. This piece is ideal for a choir looking to explore the rich expressive qualities of Renaissance vocal chamber music.
