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Clori cara et amata
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Clori cara et amata by Horatio Colombano — Lyrics
Parole d'un Pastore alla sua Ninfa
Clori cara,et amata, (original Filli)
Dimmi per cortesia,
Questa tua bella bocca non è mia?
Ahi, non rispondi ingrata,
E col silentio neghi
D'ascoltar i miei preghi?
Piacciati almen se taci
D'usar' in vece di risposta i baci.
Risposta della Ninfa
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About Clori cara et amata
Horatio Colombano's madrigal Clori cara et amata is a vibrant example of Italian secular part-music from the early Baroque. Scored for SSATB voices, the work unfolds as a delightful dialogue between a Shepherd and his Nymph. The music captures the text's playful yet ardent plea for affection and the Nymph's affectionate, teasing response. Colombano employs imitative textures and word-painting to bring the pastoral scene to life, creating a charming exchange that is both musically engaging and textually expressive. This piece offers a wonderful opportunity for expressive choral singing, showcasing the interplay between the five distinct vocal lines.
