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Donna, se gli è pur vero
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
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Donna, se gli è pur vero by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Donna, se gli è pur vero
Che'l vostr'ed il mio core
Arda d'ugual ardore,
S'è ver c'habbia ricetto
Pietà nel vostro petto,
Poi che i fiori mi date,
Perché i frutti d'Amor poi mi negate?
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About Donna, se gli è pur vero
Perfect for a light-hearted moment in a concert programme, this Italian canzonetta by Giovanni Gastoldi is set for treble voices (SSB). The text expresses a lover’s plea to his lady, lamenting that though their hearts burn with equal ardour and she professes pity, she withholds the fruits of love. He questions whether his long service will be in vain and his hope ultimately rendered without prospect of reward. Gastoldi’s characteristic style, often described as 'balletto', is known for its graceful melodies and rhythmic vitality, making this a charming and engaging choice for a choir seeking to explore the secular Renaissance repertoire.
