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L'herbetta verde ei fior
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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L'herbetta verde ei fior by Domenico Micheli — Lyrics
Stiamo amor a veder la gloria nostra,
Cose sopra natura alter' e nove,
Vedi ben quanta'n lei dolcezza piove,
Ved' il lume che'l ciel in terra mostra,
Vedi quant' arte dora e imperl' e' nostra,
L'habito eletto e mai non vist' altrove,
Che dolcement' i piedi e gli occhi move,
Per questa de' bei colli ombrosa chiostra.
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About L'herbetta verde ei fior
This Italian madrigal for SATTB voices by Domenico Micheli conjures a scene of natural beauty. The text speaks of observing a glorious sight, full of wonder and sweetness, with light from heaven upon earth. It describes a verdant meadow dotted with a thousand flowers beneath an ancient, dark holm-oak, all yearning for a gentle touch. The sky itself seems to brighten with sparkling lights, rejoicing to be made serene by such beautiful eyes. Micheli’s setting likely reflects the rich imagery of the poetry, characteristic of the secular part-music of the Renaissance.
