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In quel bosco di quercie ch'el Rufino
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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In quel bosco di quercie ch'el Rufino by Giovanni Croce — Lyrics
In quel bosco di quercie ch'el Rufino,
Di laur'e mirt'ornò da un cavo sasso,
Cade d'ogn'hor precipitoso al basso.
Con mormor dolce un fonte christallino,
Ove s'arriva stanco un Peregrino,
Dir sente, ò tu che vai si mesto,e lasso,
Ferma riposa e pria che torn'al passo,
Mangia bei dormi poi sorgi al camino.
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About In quel bosco di quercie ch'el Rufino
Giovanni Croce was a significant composer of the late Italian Renaissance. This secular madrigal, for SSATB voices, showcases the intricate part-writing characteristic of the genre. The Italian text paints a vivid pastoral scene, describing a traveler finding rest and refreshment by a crystal spring in a shady wood. The spring offers not only water to quench thirst but also comfort and guidance, inviting the weary pilgrim to pause and recuperate before continuing their journey. Croce's setting likely reflects the rich imagery and emotional nuances of the poem, typical of the madrigal tradition where music and text were closely intertwined.
