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Ecco che'l ciel à noi
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.
SSATTB · Willem Verkaik
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Ecco che'l ciel à noi by Luca Marenzio — Lyrics
Ecco che'l ciel à noi chiaro et sereno,
Torn' a mostrarsi, Ecco la bella Clori,
Ch'orna la terra de piu vaghi fiori,
A l'amato Favonio aprend' il seno,
Ecco le liete piaggie e'l prato ameno,
Che Mirra e Croco e altri grati odori,
Spiran' intorno e i pargoletti Amori,
Scherzando van per questo bel terreno.
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About Ecco che'l ciel à noi
Ecco che'l ciel à noi paints a picture of spring's return after winter. The text describes the sky clearing, flowers blooming, and the gentle breeze carrying their scent. Birds sing joyfully, their melodies echoing through the valleys and by the rivers. This secular Italian madrigal for SSATTB voices captures the beauty of nature reborn, with cherubic Loves sporting in the delightful terrain. Luca Marenzio masterfully weaves together the elements of this idyllic pastoral scene, creating a vibrant and evocative musical setting. The composer's skill in depicting natural imagery through polyphony and rich harmony is evident throughout this delightful work, celebrating the renewed life and beauty of the landscape.
