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In dir che sete bella
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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In dir che sete bella by Benedetto Pallavicino — Lyrics
In dir che sete bella scemo le vostre lode,
Prudentia, e mi riprende ogn’un che m’ode,
Non ci è nome conform’a quel che sete,
Non so che vosc’havete
Più del humano, più del divin ancora.
I capei de l’Aurora,
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About In dir che sete bella
Perfect for a special occasion, perhaps a Renaissance courtly gathering, this madrigal by Benedetto Pallavicino offers a rich exploration of beauty. The text poetically compares the beloved to celestial bodies, suggesting her beauty surpasses even the sun, moon, and dawn. It declares that no name is adequate to describe her, and that she possesses something beyond the human and divine. The composer captures this effusive praise with a lush SSATTB setting in Italian. The complex vocal texture allows for intricate interplay between the voices, mirroring the detailed and elevated imagery of the text, making it a challenging yet rewarding piece for an accomplished choir.
