Festino nella sera del giovedi grasso, Op. 18 (Madrigal cycle for Mardi Gras) by Adriano Banchieri — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Added Jul 31, 2026

29 editions of this piece

Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.

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Composer: Adriano Banchieri

Format: Staff

Language: Italian

Pages: 85 pages

This edition was prepared by Alessandro Magagnin — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.

Festino nella sera del giovedi grasso, Op. 18 (Madrigal cycle for Mardi Gras) by Adriano Banchieri — Lyrics

Chi brama havere Spasso e piacere Per un tantino Entri al festino. Gioveni amanti Tra suoni e canti, Inamorate, Con essi entrate. Di belli humori S’udran furori In buona vena Avanti cena.

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About Festino nella sera del giovedi grasso, Op. 18 (Madrigal cycle for Mardi Gras)

Adriano Banchieri’s Festino nella sera del giovedì grasso is a vibrant madrigal cycle for SSATB voices, conjuring the spirit of Mardi Gras celebrations. The music is designed to evoke a sense of revelry and delight, with lively textures and imitative writing that capture the bustling atmosphere of a feast. The text invites listeners to join the festivities, promising an evening filled with 'spasso e piacere'—merriment and pleasure—through music, dance, and playful courtship. This Italian secular work is a perfect programmatic piece, bringing to life the joyous abandon of pre-Lenten carnival with its energetic vocal interplay and colourful harmonic shifts.