This edition was prepared by Willem Verkaik — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Ben capitata e tu ben posta valle
Staff Notation • Secular, Madrigals
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Ben capitata e tu ben posta valle by Horatio Colombano — Lyrics
Prima stanza
Fresch’acque e chiare più tra tutte l’onde
Sotto propitio e favorevol cielo ,
Che pien di dolce affetto e pien di zelo ,
Dona a voi sole quel ch’ad altre asconde .
Quando le vostre sponde ,
Da l’alto albergo suo beato seno ,
Cinge d’aer sereno
Però da voi premute e da voi strette
Liete e spumose stann’amorosette.
Seconda stanza
Ma per più ispiegar gli ampli favori
E rendervi pacat’il freddo inverno ,
Vi dona un Duce che ,di fama eterno .
Fa mai sempre regnar staggion di fiori .
E s’ode dentr’e fuori
Dal Borea a l’Austro , e a l’un’ e a l’altro corno
Cantar da ogn’intorno ,
E rissonar nel bel giardin del mondo
Il dolce stato vostr’almo e giocondo.
Terza stanza
Aventurose voi terre vicine
Read full lyrics
About Ben capitata e tu ben posta valle
Horatio Colombano's Ben capitata e tu ben posta valle is a secular madrigal for SATTB voices. The text, in Italian, celebrates the beauty and fertility of a particular valley, personifying it as a beloved recipient of nature's gifts. The first stanza describes the clear waters and favorable skies that nourish the valley, hinting at a unique generosity. The second stanza continues this theme, introducing a 'leader' who ensures the valley enjoys perpetual springtime, even in winter. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of abundant flowers and joyful sounds echoing throughout this idyllic landscape, emphasizing its perpetual state of happiness and charm. This piece showcases the expressive capabilities of the Renaissance madrigal tradition.
