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In qual parte del ciel
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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In qual parte del ciel by Gioseffo Guami — Lyrics
In qual parte del ciel, in quale idea
era l’esempio, onde Natura tolse
quel bel viso leggiadro, in ch’ella volse
mostrar qua giù quanto lassù potea?
Qual ninfa in fonti, in selve mai qual dea,
chiome d’oro sì fino a l’aura sciolse?
quando un cor tante in sé vertuti accolse?
benché la somma è di mia morte rea.
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About In qual parte del ciel
Gioseffo Guami's In qual parte del ciel is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices, written in Italian. The text explores divine beauty, questioning where in the heavens such a perfect example could have been found to inspire nature's creation of a beautiful face. It marvels at the virtues contained within, comparing the beloved's radiant features to those of a goddess. The poet describes a beauty so profound that it can inspire love and even inflict pain, a testament to the overwhelming power of her gaze, her sighs, her words, and her laughter. This is a rich and expressive work, typical of the Italian madrigal tradition, demanding sensitive musical interpretation to convey the text's poetic sentiments.
