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Il Premiato (Ove ne vai si in fretta)
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Il Premiato (Ove ne vai si in fretta) by Giovanni Gastoldi — Lyrics
Ove ne vai si in fretta,
O vita del mio cor
Fa la la la la la
Lunghi da te mia Diva
Come vuoi zu ch’io vita
Fa la la la la la
O tu qui rest’o lascia me venir,
Che senza te mi converria morir
Fa la la la la la.
Frà mille Ninfe eletta
Tha per me solo Amor
Fa la la la la la
Deh cangia in allegrezza
L’alma ch’al pianto e auezza
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About Il Premiato (Ove ne vai si in fretta)
Gastoldi's Il Premiato, a secular Italian madrigal for SSATB, is a delightful example of Renaissance part-music. The piece opens with a sprightly, imitative texture, the voices weaving together in joyful affirmation of love and companionship. The text, which speaks of a beloved departing too quickly, expresses a plea for the lover to stay, or to be allowed to follow, lest the singer die of separation. Later verses celebrate the beloved and a hope for a happier future, urging shared joy and playful affection. The pervasive 'Fa la la la' refrains reinforce the lighthearted and affectionate spirit of the work, making it ideal for festive occasions.
