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Il contento
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Il contento by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Piacer, gioia e diletto,
sente ognun che segu'amor,
fa la la la,
ha tordo chi vuol dir,
ch'ei porg'altrui dolor,
perch'ognum la gioir,
pur ch'ami di bon cor,
fa la la la la.
Chi dunque lieta vita,
sempre mai desia goder,
fa la la la la.
chi conviengli seguitar
questo potente'Arsen,
arse nel mar Nettun,
questi egl'impose il fren,
fa la la la la.
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About Il contento
Perfect for a lighthearted concert programme or a convivial gathering, Giovanni Gastoldi's Il Contento is a delightful example of Italian secular part-music from the Renaissance. Scored for SSATB voices, this madrigal celebrates the joy and pleasure that love brings. The text playfully suggests that anyone seeking happiness should embrace love wholeheartedly, dismissing any notion that it causes pain. The cheerful "fa la la la" refrains add to the piece's buoyant spirit, reinforcing the message of contentment and delight. Gastoldi's skillful writing ensures that the vocal lines are both engaging for the singers and pleasing for the listener, capturing the essence of unalloyed joy.
