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Bel pastor
Staff Notation • Secular, Arias
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Bel pastor by Marco da Gagliano — Lyrics
– Bel pastor dal cui bel guardo
spira foc'ond' io tutto ardo,
m'ami tu com'io desio?
– Si, cor mioDimmi quantoTanto, tantoCome che?Come te, Pastorella tutta bella.Questi vezzi e questo dire
non fan pago il mio desire,
se tu m'ami O mio bel foco,
dimmi ancor, ma fuor di gioco,
come che?Come te Pastorella tutta bella.V'e piu lieto udito havrei:
"t'amo al par degl'occhi miei",Come rei del mio cordoglio
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About Bel pastor
This two-part Italian aria, for Soprano and Tenor, is a delightful example of secular vocal chamber music from the early Baroque period. The composer, Marco da Gagliano, crafts an intimate dialogue between two lovers. The music vividly portrays the unfolding conversation, with the voices intertwining to express tenderness and playful questioning. The text explores themes of love and desire, with the soprano expressing her longing and the tenor offering reassuring, albeit sometimes teasing, responses. The interplay between the two parts mirrors the push and pull of affection, creating a charming and engaging musical experience.
