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18 Canons
Staff Notation • Secular, Canons
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18 Canons by Antonio Caldara — Lyrics
1.
Sua via cantemo à spente, à spente.
Questa è la moda de molta zente.
Ne metter ose più no, no, no, no, se sente.
2.
Ah, che il destino, mio bel tesoro,
altro che pene non ha per me
A te vicino, d'amor mi moro
non omai bene lontan da te.
3.
Voi sole, voi sole o luci
belle amor per me formo.
Voi sempre amate stelle,
voi sole, coi sole adorero.
4.
E cosa mala aver sempre sventure sempre sventure,
e di dover soffrir molte, molte sciagure.
Son co se in vero, in vero molto, a cer be e du re.
Lo so ben' ioche, incor sempre, sempre, ho punture.
5.
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About 18 Canons
Antonio Caldara's 18 Canons offer a delightful exploration of contrapuntal writing for four-part choir (SATB). These Italian secular canons are not merely technical exercises; they brim with wit and musical invention, showcasing the composer's mastery of imitative textures. The interplay between the voices creates a rich and engaging sound world, whether depicting the common habits of people in the first canon, the pangs of love and separation, or the adoration of stars in others. Caldara's skill ensures that even within the strictures of canon, each voice contributes to a lively and expressive whole, making this a captivating set for a choir looking to explore Renaissance-inspired part-music with Italian flair.
