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Godi pur del bel sen felice
Staff Notation • Secular, Canzonette
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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.
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Godi pur del bel sen felice by Claudio Monteverdi — Lyrics
Godi pur del bel sen felice pulce
Per dov' ad hor ad hor ne vai saltando
E dolcemente sempre pizzicando.
Godi dell' amorose alme mamelle
Ove t'annidi, e lieto poi saltando
Più dolce fine ancor ne vai cercando.
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About Godi pur del bel sen felice
Claudio Monteverdi's Godi pur del bel sen felice is a secular canzonetta for three-part female voices (SSA). The text, written in Italian, is a playful and somewhat erotic dialogue with a flea that is allowed to enjoy the pleasures of a lover's breast, a pleasure denied to the speaker. The music captures the light, dancing nature of the text, with intricate vocal interplay and a sense of delicate charm. This piece offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the expressive and delightful vocal writing characteristic of Monteverdi's madrigal tradition, showcasing a masterful blend of poetic sentiment and musical artistry for a treble choir.
