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L'onda que limpida
Staff Notation • Secular, Lute songs
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L'onda que limpida by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger — Lyrics
L'onda che limpida
soave mormora,
lascia e qui ventene
sol' l'aureacetera
reca con te.
Deh lascia il monte
Clio lascia il fonte,
mov'il bel pie,
vera beltade,
vera honestade
celesti rai
qui miserai,
viene veloce
sciogli la voce
ch'al Ciel s'en va
di che mai videsi,
beltà si nobile,
ne rai si splendi
di mai si vedrà.
Stella che lucida
sen v'a per l'etere,
o sol che rapido,
nel alto giri si
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About L'onda que limpida
Giovanni Girolamo Kapsperger's L'onda che limpida is a secular Italian song for treble voices (SSB). The text, a poem of praise, compares the beauty of a beloved to natural phenomena like a clear stream, a star, and the dawn. It speaks of the ardour and sighs of lovers, and how the beloved's beauty can inspire even the most miserable hearts. Kapsperger, known for his lute compositions, likely intended this song to be accompanied by that instrument, creating a delicate and intimate atmosphere suitable for a chamber setting or a small, focused gathering. The flowing Italian lyrics, set with grace, would have offered a chance for expressive and lyrical singing from the treble choir.
