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Imitazione del veneziano
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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Imitazione del veneziano by Orazio Vecchi — Lyrics
Proverbio e fatt’antini nigo
Chi non vede Venesia non l’apprene
Done se vù volè vegnir con mi e mi con vù
Sarà fra vù e fra mi spas’ e piaser
che tal Zamai non fù
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About Imitazione del veneziano
Orazio Vecchi was a leading composer of the late Italian Renaissance, known for his inventive madrigals and his experimental work blurring the lines between music and drama. Imitazione del veneziano showcases his skill in crafting delightful secular part-music. Set in the Venetian dialect, the text is a playful proverb, celebrating the beauty and joys of Venice. It presents a dialogue of invitation and acceptance, culminating in a joyous affirmation: 'O blessed yes!' Vecchi’s SSA setting captures this lighthearted spirit, offering a charming and evocative exploration of local dialect and Renaissance polyphony.
