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Deh RIPOSO mio scendi
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Deh RIPOSO mio scendi by Giovanni Andrea Dragoni — Lyrics
Deh RIPOSO mio scendi,
E dal seren, ch'hor sì soave spalma
Carro di stelle, prendi
Per quest occhi la via di girne all'alma.
Tal di fatiche salma, che m'aggreva,
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About Deh RIPOSO mio scendi
Giovanni Andrea Dragoni's Deh riposo mio scendi is a captivating Italian madrigal, ideal for a discerning choir. Composed for SATTB voices, this secular work is drawn from Strozzi's 1593 collection. The text, a plea for rest and divine aid, speaks of weariness and the need for gentle guidance. Dragoni sets these words with exquisite sensitivity, crafting a rich, polyphonic texture that allows each voice to shine. The music masterfully conveys the emotional weight of the lyrics, offering moments of both profound introspection and soaring melodic beauty. This piece provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the expressive depth and harmonic richness characteristic of late Renaissance madrigal writing.
