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Con dolce, altiero et amoroso cenno
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB, ATTB · Mats Lillhannus
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Con dolce, altiero et amoroso cenno by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina — Lyrics
Con dolce, altiero et amoroso cenno
Risveglia i miei pensier' un vivo sole,
M'incatena 'l desio, lusinga ’l senno
M' apre le labbra, adesca le parole.
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About Con dolce, altiero et amoroso cenno
These words paint a scene of a beloved, whose every glance awakens the singer's thoughts and binds his desire. His arrival makes the singer's simple virtues bow down to his radiant light and beauty, inspired by the god of love with golden hair. Palestrina sets this Italian text for two SATB choirs, creating a rich polyphonic texture characteristic of the secular madrigal. The contrasting voicings of SATB and ATTB offer opportunities for varied ensemble work and expressive dynamic contrast, making it a rewarding choice for experienced choirs.
