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L'aura soave, che dal chiaro viso
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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L'aura soave, che dal chiaro viso by Allesandre Spontone — Lyrics
L'aura soave, che dal chiaro viso
Move col suon de le parole accorte,
Per far dolce sereno ovunque spira;
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About L'aura soave, che dal chiaro viso
Alessandro Spontone’s L'aura soave, che dal chiaro viso is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices. Written in Italian, it sets a Petrarchan sonnet exploring the profound effect of a lover’s gentle breath and words, which are likened to a spirit from paradise that brings comfort and captures the heart. Spontone’s setting captures the delicate imagery and emotional intensity of the text, characteristic of the Renaissance madrigal tradition. The intricate vocal writing for four parts allows for rich harmonic textures and expressive melodic lines, creating an intimate and evocative musical experience that reflects the heightened sensibility of the period.
