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Gloria d´Amore (Vaghe Ninfe e voi pastor)
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Gloria d´Amore (Vaghe Ninfe e voi pastor) by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Vaghe Ninfe e voi Pastor
Ch’al mio cant’ al dolce suon
Rallegrar solet’ il cor,
Lirum, lirum…
Le grate voci
Pronti e veloci
Col mio son’ unite
Lodando meco Amor,
Lirum, lirum…
Non si puote alcun lodar
Che di lui non merci men
Che ciel vince e terra e mar,
Lirum, lirum…
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About Gloria d´Amore (Vaghe Ninfe e voi pastor)
Giovanni Gastoldi's Gloria d'Amore is a vibrant secular madrigal for SSATB voices. The music opens with a lively interplay between the upper and lower voices, setting a joyful and celebratory mood. The text, in Italian, is a paean to Love, personified as a powerful deity who conquers all, even the heavens, hell, and the gods themselves. The music reflects this by employing energetic rhythms and a rich harmonic texture. The composer skillfully uses the five-part choir to depict the boundless power and irresistible influence of Love, making this a delightful and engaging work for an accomplished choir.
