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Al suon d'una sampogna
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
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Al suon d'una sampogna by Thomas Morley — Lyrics
1. Al suon d'una Sampogn'e d'una cetera,
Sopra l'herbette floride,
Danzava Tirsi con l'amata Cloride.
Fa la la.
Et a l'usanza vettera
S'abracciavan ridendo, e si bacciavano,
Et in lode d'Amor lieto cantavano, lieto cantavano.
Fa la la.
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About Al suon d'una sampogna
Imagine a pastoral scene, the air alive with the sound of a rustic pipe and lute. This lively Italian madrigal for SSTTB voices paints a picture of shepherds and nymphs dancing joyfully in a meadow, their love celebrated with laughter and song. The text evokes the carefree spirit of Renaissance pastoral poetry, with its playful references to classical figures like Cupid. Thomas Morley’s setting captures this lighthearted mood with its delightful melismas and characteristic ‘Fa la la’ refrains. It is a perfect piece for choirs looking to explore the charming world of secular Renaissance part-music, offering a taste of Italianate elegance and exuberant celebration.
