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Il Piacere (Al piacer a la gioia)
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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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.
SSATB · Gerd Eichler
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Il Piacere (Al piacer a la gioia) by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Al piacer, a la gioia
Con noi ognun sia intento,
Se vuol esser contento,
fa la la…
Di cantare siam vaghi
E mai sonar cessiamo
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About Il Piacere (Al piacer a la gioia)
This joyful Italian madrigal from the Renaissance would be perfect for a festive occasion or season. Il Piacere, meaning 'Pleasure', lives up to its name with lyrics that celebrate merriment and song. The text invites everyone to join in the delight, to sing, eat, drink, and dance, making people happy. Gastoldi’s SSATB setting captures this light-hearted spirit with its engaging melody and clear part-writing, making it an accessible and delightful choice for an accomplished choir seeking to programme lively secular music.
