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L'aurora e'l giorno e'l sole
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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L'aurora e'l giorno e'l sole by Giovanni Maria Nanino — Lyrics
L'aurora e'l giorno e'l sole,
Volgendo gl'occhi alla stellata sfera,
La fa mengir di sue bellezze altera,
Ma con due luci sole,
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About L'aurora e'l giorno e'l sole
Giovanni Maria Nanino's L'aurora e'l giorno e'l sole is a five-part madrigal for SATTB voices. The text contrasts the beauty of dawn, day, and sun with the even greater radiance of a beloved, presented as a celestial miracle born on earth. Nanino's setting captures the poetic imagery with rich harmonies and a flowing melodic line, characteristic of the Italian madrigal tradition. This secular work explores themes of love and divine comparison, offering choir directors a refined example of Renaissance part-music, suitable for experienced ensembles seeking expressive and textually sensitive repertoire.
