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Ecco ridente a 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.
SSST.SSST.SATT · Gerhard Weydt
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Ecco ridente a noi by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
Ecco ridente a noi la vaga Aurora,
Ecco che pur sen va d’amor gioiosa,
Ecco che’l ciel la terr’& l’acqu’indora.
Uscite almi Pastori,
Uscite, uscite fuori,
Lasciate i vani ardori,
E alternando cantate i vostri Amori.
E le Ninfe e i Pastor hoggi gioisca
E tutto questo di lieto finisca.
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About Ecco ridente a noi
Orazio Vecchi’s Ecco ridente a noi is a delightful secular madrigal for SSST and SSST.SATT. The text celebrates the arrival of the dawn, urging shepherds and nymphs to leave their vain loves and rejoice together, weaving garlands of privet and roses. The music mirrors this pastoral scene, encouraging joyful dancing and singing. It calls for the abandonment of passions in favour of sweet song, with the sound of the rustic pipe to accompany the festivities. Vecchi’s skillful writing brings this idyllic scene vividly to life, making it a perfect choice for a spirited and colourful choral performance.
