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Come piena d'humor
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Come piena d'humor by Leonard Meldert — Lyrics
Come piena d'humor puro e celeste,
Conca del indo mar pompa et honore,
Apre le sue richezze e mostra fuore,
Il bel ch'a gl'alti Regi orna le teste,
Gioiss'il Dio de l'onde e corron preste,
A vagheggiar d'ogni bellezza il fiore,
Vaghe d'haver d'oriental colore,
Ricche le Ninfe il crin ricche le veste.
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About Come piena d'humor
Leonard Meldert’s Come piena d’humor is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices, sung in Italian. The music opens with a sense of richness and flowing lines, reflecting the text’s imagery. The composer explores intricate vocal interplay, creating a layered texture that enhances the poetic narrative. The text itself is a highly visual metaphor, comparing a treasure-filled conch shell to a lady revealing her own beauty. The composer vividly portrays this unfolding of riches and beauty through the expressive harmonies and contrapuntal writing, culminating in a final image of the lady as the ultimate example of beauty, surpassing all others. This is a rewarding piece for an experienced choir.
