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Clori a Damon dicea
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Clori a Damon dicea by Andrea Gabrieli — Lyrics
Clori a Damon dicea: dolce ben mio,
Fia mai ch'un tant' amor vada in oblio?
Et ei: Nò, ch'el tuo nodo è in me sì forte,
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About Clori a Damon dicea
Andrea Gabrieli’s Clori a Damon dicea is a secular Italian madrigal for SSATTB. The music opens with an immediate sense of tenderness, with the voices woven together in rich, imitative textures. The text, set with an expressive sensitivity, describes a dialogue between Clori and Damon. Clori questions if their deep love could ever be forgotten, and Damon replies with an impassioned affirmation that only death can sever their bond. The composer vividly portrays this intense emotion, culminating in a depiction of their embrace so tight that it rivals the clinging ivy and acanthus.
