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Hor ch'allegra e ridente
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 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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Hor ch'allegra e ridente by Costanzo Porta — Lyrics
Hor ch’allegra e ridente
La bella Dea di Gnido
Tempra l’ardor de tuoi caldi sospiri,
E con dolce gioir gl’aspri martiri
Esci coppia felice,
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About Hor ch'allegra e ridente
Costanzo Porta's Hor ch'allegra e ridente is a secular Italian madrigal for SATTB voices. The text depicts a joyful scene where the 'beautiful Goddess of Gnido' tempers the heat of sighs with sweet pleasure, transforming harsh torments into happy union. It speaks of fulfilled desires, playful embraces, and a union of thoughts, voices, and hearts, likened to faithful doves returning to their dear nest. The music undoubtedly reflects this idyllic imagery, setting the Renaissance secular verse in rich five-part harmony.
