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Chiari cristalli da begli occhi santi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SAAAT,STTTB · Allen Garvin
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Chiari cristalli da begli occhi santi by Annibale Stabile — Lyrics
Chiari cristalli da begli occhi santi
spargea sopra la neve e le viole
co' capei d'oro sciolti, ond' Amor suole
tesser lacciuoli a mille casti amanti
la donna mia: e con dolci sembianti
mostrando le bellezze al mondo sole
volgeva i lumi al ciel con tai parole;
che spezzo i sassi, e gli converse in pianti.
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About Chiari cristalli da begli occhi santi
Imagine a springtime setting, perhaps a garden bathed in soft light, where a poet observes his beloved. This Italian madrigal, Chiari cristalli da begli occhi santi, captures that moment. The text describes a lady whose beautiful, holy eyes cast a light brighter than snow and violets, her golden hair forming a snare for lovers. Her sweet countenance and unique beauty draw the gaze of the world, and her words are so moving that they turn stone to tears. The heavens themselves pause to listen, the sun hides, and the very air weeps. Annibale Stabile's setting for SAAAT,STTTB voices musically reflects the profound emotional impact of this secular verse.
