This edition was prepared by James Gibb — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
L'aurora
Staff Notation • Secular, Art songs
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
L'aurora by Gaetano Donizetti — Lyrics
Vedi come in sul confine
del Vesevo il ciel s'indora
e le aurette mattutine
si stan quell'onde a carezzar.
Vieni, o cara, in su quest'ora
par che rida cielo e mar.
Read full lyrics
About L'aurora
Imagine a moment at dawn, when the sky above Vesuvius begins to glow, and gentle morning breezes caress the sea. This is the scene set by Gaetano Donizetti in L'aurora, a charming secular song for two-part women's voices. The Italian lyrics invite a loved one, Lisa, to enjoy this beautiful hour when heaven and sea seem to smile. The composer urges us to seize the fleeting beauty and love of youth, for these moments do not last. As nature rejoices, so too should we embrace love's call. The music captures this idyllic springtime feeling, making it a delightful choice for a women's choir programme.
