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Hor, se mi mostra la mia carta il vero
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Hor, se mi mostra la mia carta il vero by Alessandro Striggio — Lyrics
Or, se mi mostra la mia carta il vero,
non e lontano a discoprirsi il porto;
si che nel lito i voti scioglier spero
a chi nel mar per tanta via m'ha scorto;
ove, o di non tornar col legno intero,
o d'errar sempre, ebbi gia il viso smorto.
Ma mi par di veder, ma veggo certo,
veggo la terra, e veggo il lito aperto.
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About Hor, se mi mostra la mia carta il vero
Alessandro Striggio's Hor, se mi mostra la mia carta il vero is a secular Italian madrigal for SAAATB voices. The text, a rich poetic narrative, describes the joy of finally reaching safe harbour after a perilous sea voyage. The opening lines paint a picture of approaching land, while the second section swells with the sounds of celebration – bells, trumpets, and the roar of a jubilant crowd. The composer masterfully captures this sense of overwhelming relief and communal rejoicing through intricate vocal interplay, conveying the emotional arc from anxious uncertainty to triumphant arrival. This piece offers a vivid portrayal of a homecoming, perfect for evoking a dramatic and celebratory atmosphere in concert.
