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Duolsi Giunon di non haver piu lume
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Duolsi Giunon di non haver piu lume by Leonard Meldert — Lyrics
Prima parte
Al dolce suon del mormorar de l'onde,
Al nov' odor de le fiorite piagge,
A l'arene de l'oro ai ricchi scogli,
Al bel cantar de le Sirene al porto.
Delle fati che mie mi scors'un lume,
Ch'in fin qua giu m'ardea dal terzo cielo.
Seconda parte
Mai non si vide piu seren' il cielo,
Ne piu tranquill' il mar fra liti e l'onde,
Ne piu benigno l'un e l'altro lume,
Ne piu felice l'aura per le piagge,
Ne piu destr' il camin d'andar' a porto,
Ne piu sicuro il navigar tra scogli.
Terza parte
Perche lontana da fallaci scogli,
Da venti avversi da gravato cielo.
La navicella mia vaga del porto,
Misi tost' a solcar le placid' onde.
Verso le bell'et odorate piagge,
Mirando sempr' il mio fidato lume.
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About Duolsi Giunon di non haver piu lume
This secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices opens with a rich, imitative texture, painting a vivid sonic landscape. The music conjures the gentle sounds of waves and the fragrance of flowering shores, evoking the allure of Sirens' songs and a heavenly light. As the text progresses through its three parts, the music reflects a shift towards serene skies and tranquil seas. The imagery moves from the perilous journey towards a safe harbour, with the composer skilfully portraying the relief and security of leaving behind dangerous rocks and adverse winds. The interplay of the five voice parts creates a full and resonant sound, ideal for conveying the text's journey from enchantment to peaceful arrival.
