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Donna mia casta e bella
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Donna mia casta e bella by Cesare Acelli — Lyrics
Donna mia casta e bella,
Voi che divota andate,
Porgendo prieghi in questa chiesa e'n quella,
Dite l'orar che vale
S'indi poi ne deriva espresso male,
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About Donna mia casta e bella
Cesare Acelli's secular Italian madrigal Donna mia casta e bella for SSATB offers a compelling exploration of vocal textures. The composer skillfully balances imitative passages with homophonic moments, creating a rich and engaging sound world. The text, which addresses a chaste and beautiful lady, delves into a complex emotional landscape, questioning the efficacy of prayer when accompanied by unspoken desires and the perceived 'killing' glance of the beloved. Acelli's music vividly captures the rhetorical nuances of the poem, moving from tender pleading to moments of dramatic intensity, making this a rewarding work for discerning choirs.
