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Da quel sfera del ciel
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.
SSATB · Willem Verkaik
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Da quel sfera del ciel by Girolamo Frescobaldi — Lyrics
Da quel sfera del ciel fra noi discese,
questa vaga Sirena,
che mentre spiega la sua voce al canto,
d'ogn'alma rasserena
i torbidi pensieri e le tempeste.
Cara armonia celeste,
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About Da quel sfera del ciel
Frescobaldi's Da quel sfera del ciel paints a vivid scene of a divine siren descending from the heavens. The text celebrates her enchanting voice, which calms troubled thoughts and tempests, bringing a celestial harmony. The composer captures this imagery in a rich SSATB setting, allowing the five voices to blend and soar. The Italian lyrics speak of the profound effect of this 'heavenly harmony' on the listener, whose heart is captivated and lifted by the 'wonder of Love' to which he is drawn. This secular madrigal exemplifies the expressive power of Renaissance part-music, with its intricate vocal writing and emotional depth.
