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Epitalamio
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Epitalamio by Alessandro Striggio — Lyrics
Prima Parte:
Hor che lucente e chiara
Di gemm'incoronata
Il ruggiadoso crin la vag'Aurora
Ch'ogni cor innamora
Scopre gioios'e cara
Voi Ninfe e Pastorelle Mirti e Allori
Cogliet'e soavi fiori
A queste piagge intorno
Ch'a voi s'attend'il più felice giorno
Ch'adietr'unqua giamai
Girasse'il ciel con suoi lucenti rai
Che vien il dio Imeneo
Dolce dolce anzi dolcissimo Imeneo.
Seconda Parte:
Ai gigli e'a le viole
Dunque pria che'l suo preggio
E'al bel Narciso e'al Amarant'e'al Croco
Spenga molto nè poco
Il sormontar del Sole
Date di piglio'ei bei canesti'ornate
Indi corone amate
E ghirlande tessete
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About Epitalamio
The scene opens with the dawn, a radiant and gem-crowned Aurora, inspiring love and joy. The nymphs and shepherds are called to gather myrtle, laurel, and sweet flowers, for this is the happiest day, heralded by the god of marriage, Hymen. The music then shifts to a second part, urging the gathering of lilies and violets before the sun's ascent fades their beauty. Crowns and garlands are to be woven and presented to Hymen as he descends from the heavens, his golden torch in hand. This is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices, depicting a joyful wedding celebration.
