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Chiaro, soave, aventuroso fonte
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Chiaro, soave, aventuroso fonte by Giovanni Andrea Dragoni — Lyrics
Chiaro, soave, aventuroso fonte
In cui si specchia e a prender di te viene
La pastorella mia
Per bagnarsi la fronte
Sola cagion ch'io viva sempr'in pene.
E con la bianca mano le chiar'onde
Muove et elle gioconde
Di tal favor fan si dolce armonia,
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About Chiaro, soave, aventuroso fonte
This secular Italian madrigal for SSATTB voices paints a vivid pastoral scene. The text describes a shepherdess coming to a clear, gentle, and inviting spring to cool her brow. Her movements in the water create a sweet harmony that captivates the air, sky, and winds, highlighting her beauty. The poet expresses a desire to transform into the mythical spring Arethusa, so his beloved might see his reflection and believe his devotion, trusting her own eyes. Dragoni’s setting captures the gentle flow of the water and the shepherdess’s graceful presence, typical of the rich expressive tradition of Renaissance madrigalism.
